Head Chef

Accor; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead culinary operations at their Southampton hotels. In this dynamic role, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional food while maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene. You will manage kitchen operations, ensuring efficient service and customer satisfaction. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and leadership in a vibrant environment. With exclusive benefits and recognition for your commitment, this role is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced kitchen setting.

Benefits

Discounted hotel nights

30% off Food and Beverages

High street discounts

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

Company Pension

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in food delivery and management.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high food standards.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.
• Manage kitchen operations and financial budgets effectively.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Adaptability

Budget Management

Education

Qualified Head Chef

Tools

PMS (Property Management System)

Windows Operating System

Job description

Company Description

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Job Description

Do you live and breathe the kitchen energy and create an environment full of innovation for others? Are you also passionate about delivering great food for guests? You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.

We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to oversee both the Novotel and ibis here in Southampton, who will lead the way in creating kitchens to be proud of. You’ll be full of inspiration, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchens is of the highest standard. Managing all areas of the kitchen, you will become an integral part of our kitchen team at the Novotel & Ibis combined Hotels in Southampton.

Main Responsibilities:

• Train and inspire your team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Maintain high standards of quality, presentation, and hygiene.
• Energetic, adaptable, and passionate about Modern British cuisine.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Minimise wastage and encourage creative thinking.
• Ensure good kitchen planning to enable a trouble-free service and customer satisfaction.
• A genuinely enthusiastic Head Chef who has a passion about food standards and customer service.
• Able to cook freshly prepared food with an eye for detail and presentation.
• A strong leader with the ability to lead, coach and develop your team.
• Financially aware and able to manage/work to budget.
• Able to compile staff rotas for the kitchen ensuring adequate coverage for each shift.
• Ensure the correct ordering of foods to match the demand of daily menu needs.
• To carry out full stock takes in accordance with Company Standards.
• To be aware of and comply with Company and Legal requirements relating to fire, safety and hygiene.
• To be smart and presentable at all times in the uniform provided by the Company. To be punctual and ensure high standards of personal hygiene at all times.
• Able to work well under pressure remaining calm at all times.

Working Hours:

• As per the business needs and demands. Ability to work mornings, evenings and late nights including weekends.

Benefits:

• Discounted hotel nights plus 30% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets).
• High street discounts.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free uniform.
• Company Pension.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Head Chef.
• 5 to 10 years' professional experience in a range of contexts and good knowledge of food delivery.
• Recognised management skills.
• Computer literate (Windows environment), PMS, and an aptitude for new technologies.
• Languages: fluent in English.

Additional Information:

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.