Head Chef - Creative Menu Leader & Profit-Smart Kitchen

The Midland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms

Company-wide recognition scheme

Talent referral scheme

Thank You Week

Wellbeing Calendar

Ongoing job-related training

Clear progression in Hospitality

Job summary

The Midland, part of the Leonardo Hotels portfolio, seeks a Head Chef to lead the Kitchen department, shaping menus and strategic initiatives while managing day-to-day operations. You will act as an ambassador for the hotel and the Leonardo Hotels estate, driving guest satisfaction and departmental growth.

You will design menus, oversee cost management, mentor colleagues, and push for continual progression through the Senior Chef Programme, aiming to maximise profitability and guest delight.

Qualifications

• Direct the strategic initiatives and objectives of the Kitchen department.
• Manage day-to-day operations through the engagement of the team.
• Act as ambassador for the hotel and Leonardo Hotels estate.

Responsibilities

• Keep the department calm, composed and organised.
• Be a role model for the department to support progression within your team.
• Be proactive in the strategic running of the hotel and drive revenue whilst controlling costs.
• Design food menus and items, and monitor cost management to maximise profit.
• Nurture talent within the Kitchen and inspire a vibrant team to exceed guest expectations.

Skills

Menu design

Cost management

Team leadership

Guest hospitality

Job description

The Midland, part of the Leonardo Hotels portfolio, seeks a Head Chef to lead the Kitchen department, shaping menus and strategic initiatives while managing day-to-day operations. You will act as an ambassador for the hotel and the Leonardo Hotels estate, driving guest satisfaction and departmental growth.

You will design menus, oversee cost management, mentor colleagues, and push for continual progression through the Senior Chef Programme, aiming to maximise profitability and guest delight.