Head Chef — Private Dining & Events (Luxury Hotel)

Maybourne Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary package

Pension Scheme

Staff restaurant

Life at Maybourne – career development

Job summary

Claridge’s is seeking an exceptional Head Chef for the Private Dining and Events Kitchen. You will lead a high-performing team, orchestrate menus for large-scale events, and ensure top-tier hygiene and cost control in a luxury setting.

Experience in luxury hotels and a passion for quality ingredients are essential. You will collaborate with the Culinary Director to evolve menus and work closely with front-of-house teams to deliver unparalleled guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef in a luxury environment.
• Luxury hotel experience is beneficial.
• Proven leadership for high-volume, high-quality events.
• Strong leadership skills to lead a high-performing team.
• Food safety Level 3 qualification as a minimum.
• Passion for food, quality products and guest experience.
• Team player with good communication.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Thorough understanding of Forbes and LQA Standards.

Responsibilities

• The day to day running and leadership of the kitchen.
• Ensure preparation and service of menu items is executed to the desired standards with the Culinary Director.
• Maintain strict hygiene controls in all Kitchen areas at all times.
• Monitor food costs and staffing levels in line with approved budgets while maintaining service levels.
• Oversee stock levels and ordering within the kitchen.
• Support training and development of chefs and instil creativity and inspiration.
• Collaborate with the Culinary Director to evolve the Private Dining and Events menu to suit the hotel and seasonality.
• Ensure efficient collaboration with front of house events team.
• Maintain equipment with Technical Services and Back of Housekeeping per EH&S regulations.
• Support the kitchen team during service for a smooth operation.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume service

Food safety Level 3

Menu development

Team training

Education

Food safety Level 3 qualification

Job description

Claridge’s is seeking an exceptional Head Chef for the Private Dining and Events Kitchen. You will lead a high-performing team, orchestrate menus for large-scale events, and ensure top-tier hygiene and cost control in a luxury setting.

Experience in luxury hotels and a passion for quality ingredients are essential. You will collaborate with the Culinary Director to evolve menus and work closely with front-of-house teams to deliver unparalleled guest experiences.