Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

TN United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team as the Head Chef at a newly opened hotel near Gatwick Airport. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to shape a new kitchen team while ensuring top-notch food quality and service. With a focus on mentoring and uplifting your team, you'll play a crucial role in creating a bustling restaurant atmosphere that caters to world travelers. Flexibility is key, as you'll be working a variety of shifts throughout the year. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 4 years of cooking experience in high-street restaurants or hotels.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe workspace.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ensure quality and consistency in food preparation.

Skills

Team Leadership

Quality Control

Cooking Techniques

Cost Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to take the helm as our Head Chef at the new ibis Styles London Gatwick Airport hotel? Envision yourself ensuring our kitchen is a hub of top-tier food, our restaurant a bustling and vibrant spot, and our bar a haven for world travelers — all while keeping a keen eye on costs and quality.

This full-time, permanent role is a chance to mould and shape a fresh team and set exceptional standards. With a competitive salary of £32,500 plus benefits, you'll be at the forefront, driving success as the hotel only recently opened.

We’re seeking an experienced chef who thrives in the fast-paced F&B operation, excels at mentoring and uplifting their team, and is laser-focused on quality, consistency, and revenue generation.

Your background in cooking is crucial — you know the rhythm: foreseeing guest needs, leading by example, and maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy workspace. ibis Styles values diversity, and you'll be pivotal in crafting a team that celebrates individuality.

Let's get into the specifics! We're on the lookout for someone with 4 years of cooking experience, in high-street restaurants, bustling pubs, or hotels. Flexibility is the name of the game—365 days a year means mid, weekend, early, and late shifts.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.