Lead Chef de Cuisine — Elevate Seasonal Dining in Luxury

Four Seasons; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel Service Charge

Hotel Annual Incentive Plan

Up to 20 complimentary nights at FSH全球

Free meals on duty

Shuttle bus service

Holiday entitlement up to 33 days

Bupa dental plan

Career development opportunities

Uniform dry cleaning

Employee events

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is seeking a dynamic Chef de Cuisine to oversee the culinary operation for The Wild Carrot restaurant. You will lead a talented team, shape menus with seasonal ingredients, and ensure exceptional dining experiences for guests during their stay.

You will collaborate with executive leadership to maintainFour Seasons standards, focus on quality, and drive innovation and training within the kitchen, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance with hygiene regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or similar senior kitchen role in a luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant.
• Extensive knowledge of modern cooking techniques and trends, with a strong appreciation for seasonal ingredients.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills with a passion for mentoring and developing talent.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of culinary excellence and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead & inspire the kitchen team, ensuring a collaborative, high performance environment.
• Oversee all kitchen operations, including menu development, food preparation and presentation.
• Ensure all culinary offerings meet Four Seasons standards of excellence, incorporating seasons and locally sourced ingredients.
• Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and budget controls, ensuring cost efficiency and minimizing waste.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety in compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Work closely with the hotel's management team to create unique, guest-focused dining experiences.
• Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement in the kitchen.
• Provide leadership, training, and development opportunities for the kitchen staff, helping them grow in their culinary careers.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu development

Seasonal ingredients

Food safety

Budget management

Communication

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is seeking a dynamic Chef de Cuisine to oversee the culinary operation for The Wild Carrot restaurant. You will lead a talented team, shape menus with seasonal ingredients, and ensure exceptional dining experiences for guests during their stay.

You will collaborate with executive leadership to maintainFour Seasons standards, focus on quality, and drive innovation and training within the kitchen, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance with hygiene regulations.