Head Chef - Events Kitchen

The Peninsula Hotels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous service charge

Life Insurance

Enhanced pension

Discounts (high street & online)

Dry cleaning for uniforms

Job summary

The Peninsula London is seeking a Head Chef for the Events Kitchen team. This role demands exceptional culinary leadership, managing a high-profile kitchen, and driving excellence in a luxury hotel setting.

Key duties include directing all events kitchen operations, menu development, cost control, and mentoring staff while upholding HACCP and sanitary standards. A senior candidate with 6–8 years in 5-star hospitality is expected.

Qualifications

• Extensive technical knowledge and current culinary trends.
• Extensive experience in management of chefs.
• 6-8 years in a 5-star hotel with large banquet or employee restaurant.
• 3-4 years in charge of the department.
• Ability to maintain an extremely sanitary environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the team.
• Flexibility and capability of working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Promote The Peninsula London as a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guest experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion for excellence.
• Coordinate and direct all aspects of the Events kitchen operation.
• Develop and produce all food required for the assigned kitchen.
• Control the ordering and requisitions to meet budgeted costs.
• Develop, motivate, supervise and coach department staff in line with mission, values and core principles HSH.
• Administer duty schedules and present to the Executive Sous Chef for approval.
• Supervise work allocation to staff according to knowledge and skill level.
• Maintain technical worksheets, recipes and costing up to date.
• Ensure hygiene is maintained in adherence to HACCP.
• Keep kitchen equipment in pristine condition to maximize its operating life.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage and catering teams and stakeholders to achieve goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Creativity

Work under pressure

Education

Job description

Job Description

The Peninsula London is delighted to announce that we are seeking a Head Chef to join our Events Kitchen team. This service is critical to the success of any guest experience, providing a quality menu in conjunction with high levels of dining service within the function rooms or Ballroom. This position will have a great passion for quality food and ingredients and be able to work flexibly within a kitchen brigade.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London


• Market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits


• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key Accountabilities

• Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guests experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion for excellence


• Coordinate and direct all aspects of the Events kitchen operation


• Develop and produce all food required for the assigned kitchen


• Control the ordering and requisitions to meet budgeted costs


• Develop, motivate, supervise and coach departmental employees in maintaining a culture in compliance with mission, vision, values, and cores principles HSH


• Administer the duty schedules and present them to the Executive Sous Chef for approval


• Supervise the work allocation to staff according to their knowledge and skill level


• Maintain technical worksheets, recipes and costing up to date


• Ensure personnel, physical and environmental hygiene is maintained in adherence to HACCP


• Always keep the kitchen equipment in pristine condition to maximize its operating life


• Collaborate with the Food and Beverage team and the catering team and all necessary stakeholders to achieve marketing and business goals and objectives.

General Requirements

• Extensive technical knowledge and current culinary trends and high level of creativity.


• Extensive experience in management of chefs.


• Minimum 6-8 year experience in 5-star hotel with large banquet or employee restaurant


• 3-4 years in charge of the department.


• Ability to maintain an extremely sanitary environment while working


• Ability to communicate effectively with the team.


• Flexibility and capability of working under pressure

At The Peninsula London, We Look After

• Your financial wellbeing:


• Excellent salary package


• Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues


• Life Insurance


• Enhanced company contribution on pension plan

Your Medical Care

• Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage


• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan

Your Daily Health Routine

• State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers’ room


• Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings


• On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions

Other Perks

• High street and online shopping discounts


• Rewards and recognition initiatives


• Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire