Head Chef

1 Hotels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel brand in Manchester seeks a passionate Head Chef for their farm-to-table restaurant. This role emphasizes creating seasonal menus with local produce and inspiring a kitchen team. Candidates should have at least 5 years of kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and a commitment to sustainable practices. The position is ideal for dynamic leaders who excel at fostering team growth while maintaining a positive work environment. Exceptional communication and organization skills are essential.

Benefits

Team Member recognition programs

Cycle Schemes

Health & Wellness programs

Paid Breaks for leaders

Career Advancement opportunities

Free food on shift

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in professional kitchen, specific high-quality food experience.
• At least 1 year experience as Head Chef.
• Ability to manage food/labour costs and Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver hyper seasonal menus based on local produce.
• Lead kitchen team and maintain high standards.
• Engage with guests and promote quality food service.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Sustainable kitchen practices

Menu development

Knife skills

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Job description

Grow with us...

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

Life is precious including the experiences we have with food and the people we share those experiences with. The Food & Beverage teams at Starwood Hotels understand (and value) that thoughtful ingredients and extraordinary people are both required to execute an exquisite experience for our guests.

We’re currently in search of a passionate, ambitious Head Chef for our l ow-waste, farm-to-table restaurant, and work closely with all hotel departments to deliver excellence, sustainability and a safe, positive and encouraging working environment.

Working closely with chef-partner Mary-Ellen McTague, this Head Chef role will create and deliver hyper seasonal menus based on excellent local produce and sustainable kitchen practices. Leading by example, your enthusiasm for beautiful ingredients and excellent service will inspire and motivate your team to elevate their standards and achieve great things.

We’re looking for a Head Chef who is a people magnet, a genius at anticipating obstacles and finding quick solutions. Most important, someone who knows when to get in the trenches with their team to achieve the ultimate outcome, and when to step back and allow emerging talent to shine. Sound like you? We’d love to connect.

About you…

• 5 years' experience working in a professional kitchen, with specific experience in delivering high quality food
• At least 1 year experience as a Head Chef
• A keen interest in sustainable kitchen practices
• The ability to develop menus in line with brand guidelines, with an eye on creating a strong reputation both locally and nationally
• A commitment to quality, and the ability to train a team to deliver exactly the same quality in your absence
• A passion for learning and progression, for yourself and your team
• Great knife skills and professional kitchen demeanour- a leader by example.
• An eye for detail
• The ability to remain clear, calm and organised in a busy environment
• An excellent communicator, both verbal and written
• Confident in kitchen administration, to include management of food and labour costs, Health and Safety and rotas.

• A proven track record in guest and team member engagement and financial performance.

About us...

Within Treehouse Manchester, every detail is imagined through the carefree, optimistic lens of childhood and balanced with a distinctly modern sensibility. With attentive service, locally inspired fun amenities, thoughtful programming, and reimagined culinary delights curated by celebrated local chefs Sam Grainger and Mary-Ellen McTague. There will be two restaurants, as well as a panoramic rooftop bar and a secret hideaway to explore. We are about playfulness and freedom.

Our culture is caring and thoughtful, and we deliver good-natured and informed service, perfectly executed to evoke a sense of fulfilment and well-being. As a part of our team, you can look forward to activities and perks that drive your passion for nature such as:

• Designed by Nature work environment
• Inclusive & equitable work environment for all
• Team Member recognition programs
• Pay it Forward: a day annually to volunteer & plus hotel organised volunteer opportunities throughout the year
• Earth day giving back activities.
• Cycle Schemes
• Life Harmony: a refreshed look at agility working.
• Health & Wellness programs throughout the year
• Discounts across our properties and venues worldwide for all team members
• Paid Breaks for leaders.
• Enhance holidays- Up to 33 days for all
• Optional private medical schemes with optical and dental
• Paid sickness absence for all
• Increased pension scheme offering
• Career Advancement: We’re growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities (around the globe)!
• Cycle Schemes
• Wagestream financial planning services
• Recommend and friend schemes.
• Free food on shift in the best team heart-of-house spaces in Manchester.

It's 1 World

Creating a culture of inclusivity is our responsibility as human beings—to each other, and to the 1 beautiful world we share. We stand together in our pledge to grow diverse and equitable representation for everyone in our growing community of team members, guests, and partners.

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About us...

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.