Head Chef

Aimbridge; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading training and career/l

Staff discounts on food & beverage and

Stream pay and automatic savings

Employee assistance programme

Career and lifestyle breaks

Uncapped incentives

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a Head Chef to lead all kitchen operations, ensuring top quality and presentation while safeguarding budget and profitability. You will train staff on allergen awareness and health & safety compliance, and drive excellence in service and guest experience.

You will manage a team of chefs, maintain a clean, organized kitchen, and uphold the hotel's reputation by delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills across menu planning, recipe creation, and food prep/presentation.
• Proven leadership to recruit, manage, and motivate a kitchen team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with cross-department coordination.
• Deep knowledge of food safety and hygiene with strict cleanliness standards.
• Ability to adapt to changing dietary requirements and innovate in menu design.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring quality, presentation and budget compliance.
• Train and educate staff on allergen awareness and health & safety rules.
• Lead and motivate a team of chefs and kitchen staff, maintaining a clean, efficient kitchen.
• Protect the hotel’s reputation by delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Food presentation

Budget management

Education

Food safety Level 3 (preferred)

Job description

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Career and lifestyle breaks – Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
• Staff meals on duty

A day in the life of…

As the inspiring Head Chef it will be your responsibility to oversee all kitchen operations with emphasis on quality and presentation and maximising every opportunity to ensure profit and cost margins are met and consistently kept in line with budget.

You will need to ensure that all food is prepared to the highest standard and in compliance with health and safety regulations and your knowledge of allergens will be crucial, as you will also be responsible for training and educating your staff on allergen awareness.

Additionally, you will be managing and motivating a team of chefs and kitchen staff while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. You’ll be a key figurehead for the business that plays an essential role in maintaining the hotel's reputation and ensuring the safety and satisfaction of guests.

What do we need from you?

• Strong culinary skills and knowledge, including expertise in menu planning, recipe creation, and food preparation and presentation.
• Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to Recruit, manage and motivate a team of kitchen staff to work together effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with other hotel departments and external stakeholders, and to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations and guidelines, and the ability to always maintain strict standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• The ability to adapt to changing customer preferences and dietary requirements, and to be creative and innovative in menu design and food presentation.
• Food safety Level 3 qualification is strongly preferred.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’