Head Chef

ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,200 - 41,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Birthday day off

Job summary

Accor is seeking a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager for the open-plan Wanderlust Bar & Restaurant at ibis Styles London Gatwick Airport. You will lead day-to-day kitchen operations, be hands-on during service, and drive high-quality food in a fast-paced hotel setting.

The role requires at least 3 years in a senior kitchen position, strong leadership, solid food-safety knowledge, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior kitchen role (hotel, pub, or restaurant).
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach.
• Solid knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily kitchen operations while remaining hands-on.
• Prepare and present food to a consistently high standard.
• Manage, train, and motivate the kitchen team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, and health & safety standards.
• Oversee stock control, ordering, rotas, and waste management.
• Work closely with the Food & Beverage team to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Hands-on approach

Job description

Company Description

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow’s hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor. Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo!

Job Description

Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

Location: ibis Styles London Gatwick Airport

We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen at our open‑plan Wanderlust Bar & Restaurant. This is a fully operational role where you’ll be on the pass, cooking during service, and leading by example. You’ll take full responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen, delivering consistently high‑quality food in a fast‑paced hotel environment.

Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum

Hours: Full‑time

Benefits: Hotel discounts, birthday day off, and more

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily kitchen operations while remaining hands‑on
• Prepare and present food to a consistently high standard
• Manage, train, and motivate the kitchen team
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, and health & safety standards
• Oversee stock control, ordering, rotas, and waste management
• Work closely with the Food & Beverage team to ensure smooth service

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior kitchen role (hotel, pub, or restaurant)
• Strong leadership skills with a hands‑on approach
• Solid knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends

With over 180 bedrooms, food is a key part of our guest experience. If you’re a confident kitchen leader who enjoys being on the tools while driving standards, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

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