Night Chef

Ham Yard Hotel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days on 4 days off

Wagestream access

Health cash plan

Complimentary meals on shift

Referral bonus scheme

Flexible scheduling

Dry cleaning service

Enhanced holiday allowance

Season ticket loan

Training and development

Social events and fitness sessions

Employee discounts (Design Hotels)

Job summary

Ham Yard Hotel in London is seeking a Night Chef to maintain culinary excellence during the night shift. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working outside standard hours.

You will prepare high-quality dishes to established recipes, keep a clean kitchen, and collaborate with team while adhering to health and safety standards. The position offers a 4 days on, 4 days off schedule and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a high-end hotel or restaurant.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for food.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work night shifts and adapt to varying schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes to recipes and standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen workspace.
• Store and handle all food items to maintain freshness and prevent contamination.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth night shift operations.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Experience in high-end hospitality

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Night shift flexibility

Job description

Night Chef Ham Yard Hotel London, United Kingdom

Firmdale Hotels is renowned for our unique and luxurious boutique hotels located in the heart of London and New York. Our properties are celebrated for their stylish interiors, exceptional service, and a commitment to creating memorable guest experiences. At Firmdale, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where our team members can thrive and grow.

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented Night Chef to join our esteemed team at the Ham Yard Hotel. As a Night Chef, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of culinary excellence during the night shift. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the unique challenges of working outside normal operating hours.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare
  and cook high-quality dishes in accordance with our established recipes and standards.
• Maintain
  a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen workspace.
• Ensure
  all food items are stored and handled properly to maintain freshness and prevent contamination.
• Collaborate
  with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient operations during the night shift.
• Adhere
  to all health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment.

What you Need:

• Proven
  experience in a similar role, preferably in a high-end hotel or restaurant.
• Exceptional
  attention to detail and a passion for food.
• Strong
  organisational and communication skills.
• Ability
  to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexibility
  to work night shifts and adapt to varying schedules.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £ 38,807 plus service charge.
• A
  balanced work schedule of 4 days on and 4 days off.
• Access to Wagestream our
  financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day,
  benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching.
• Health cash
  plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and
  complementary therapies)
• Discounted cinema tickets,
  gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurantss
• Complimentary meals on shift
  
• Referral bonus scheme for
  recommending top talent
• Flexible scheduling without
  split shifts
• Dry cleaning service for
  work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning
• Enhanced holiday allowance
  based on length of service
• Season ticket loan for
  convenient commuting
• Ongoing training,
  professional development, and fully funded English lessons
• Regular social events, team
  activities, and fitness sessions
• Benefits like cycle to work
  scheme and annual long service awards
• Exclusive discounts at
  Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
• And much more!!

Why join Firmdale Hotels?

Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York. World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels are trailblazers in hospitality and design.

We are delighted to have been recognised by the hospitality and travel industries for the great work our teams have achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:

• Proud winners of
  The Times Best Places to Work for both 2024 and 2025
• The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 for
  outstanding contribution to International Trade
• Manager of the Year – Helle Jensen –
  Cateys 2024
• Food & Beverage Manager of the
  Year - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - Jamie
  Atkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Haymarket Hotel & The Soho Hotel –
  One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence and AA Breakfast Award 2025
• Covent Garden Hotel – One AA Rosette for
  Culinary Excellence 2025
• Dorset Square Hotel – AA Breakfast Award
  2025
• Charlotte Street Hotel, The Soho Hotel,
  Knightsbridge Hotel and Number Sixteen Hotel – One Michelin Key 2024
• Ham Yard Hotel - two AA Rosettes for
  Culinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AA
  Breakfast Award
• Dorset Square Hotel – One AA Rosette for
  Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024
• Warren Street Hotel - Travel &
  Leisure ‘IT List’ best hotels in the world
• Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and Warren
  Street - Michelin keys
• Number Sixteen - Best Boutique Hotels in
  London, The Times, 2024.

Firmdale Hotels
welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process.

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage

Full-time