Head Chef: Lead a Creative Kitchen, Grow Talent & Profit

Leonardo Hotels; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms

Company-wide recognition scheme

Wellbeing and training programs

Job summary

The Head Chef will direct the strategic initiatives and objectives of the Kitchen department, as well as managing day to day operations through the engagement of the team. All members of the department work together to create memorable moments for guests, in line with both company and hotel-specific service standards, and collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel.

As a Head Chef, you'll be keeping your department running like clockwork and leading your team to ensure our guests

Qualifications

• Head Chef with proven leadership of a kitchen team.
• Experience delivering high-quality guest experiences.
• Ability to manage costs and drive profitability.

Responsibilities

• Direct strategic initiatives and objectives of the Kitchen department.
• Design menus and manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Nurture talent, inspire the team and maintain high service standards.
• Collaborate with other hotel departments to deliver memorable experiences.

Skills

Menu design

Cost control

Team leadership

Tools

Kitchen management software

Job description

The Head Chef will direct the strategic initiatives and objectives of the Kitchen department, as well as managing day to day operations through the engagement of the team. All members of the department work together to create memorable moments for guests, in line with both company and hotel-specific service standards, and collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel.

As a Head Chef, you'll be keeping your department running like clockwork and leading your team to ensure our guests