Head Chef - Menu Design, Cost Control & Team Leadership

Leonardo Hotels; Exeter; Híbrido; GBP 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Special hotel room rates in the UK & E

Recognition scheme

Talent referral scheme

Thank You Week

Wellbeing calendar

Ongoing training programmes

Descripción de la vacante

Leonardo Hotels Exeter is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead the kitchen and deliver memorable dining experiences for guests. You will drive strategic kitchen initiatives, design menus that reflect brand standards, and manage costs to maximise profitability.

You will nurture talent, mentor your team and foster a vibrant, high-performing brigade that delivers exceptional service across all outlets. This role is based on site at Leonardo Hotel Exeter and offers opportunities for progression

Formación

• Proven experience as head chef or senior sous chef in a hotel or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong cost management, portion control and menu engineering skills.
• Excellent leadership, training and people development abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Direct the kitchen's strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations.
• Design creative menus and dishes aligned with brand standards.
• Control food costs, portion sizes and waste to maximise profit.
• Nurture talent, mentor staff and drive a high-performance team.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Menu design

Cost control

Team development

Descripción del empleo

Leonardo Hotels Exeter is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead the kitchen and deliver memorable dining experiences for guests. You will drive strategic kitchen initiatives, design menus that reflect brand standards, and manage costs to maximise profitability.

You will nurture talent, mentor your team and foster a vibrant, high-performing brigade that delivers exceptional service across all outlets. This role is based on site at Leonardo Hotel Exeter and offers opportunities for progression