Head Chef - Luxury Events Kitchen Lead

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

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.