Night Chef

Haymarket Hotel; West End; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Health plan

Discounts

Meals on shift

Referral bonus

Flexible scheduling

Dry cleaning

Holiday allowance

Travel benefits

Team events

Job summary

Firmdale Hotels’ Haymarket Hotel in London is seeking a passionate Night Chef to join our dynamic Kitchen Team. You will deliver high-quality dishes during the night shift, ensuring guests enjoy exceptional culinary experiences after hours.

We offer a competitive salary with service charge and a wide range of benefits including health plans, discounts, training, and a supportive environment that values talent and professional growth within the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef in a similar role, preferably with night shift experience.
• Passion for food and a creative approach to menu development.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• The ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to the highest standards, maintaining consistency and quality throughout the night.
• Oversee kitchen operations during night hours, ensuring all health and safety regulations are followed.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to plan and develop new menu items.
• Manage inventory and ensure proper storage and handling of ingredients.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment.
• Communicate effectively with other team members to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.

Skills

Night shift experience

Creative cooking

Teamwork

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Firmdale Hotels is a collection of
award-winning, luxury boutique hotels situated in the heart of London and New
York. We pride ourselves on our unique design, exceptional service, and
commitment to providing a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere for our guests. At
Firmdale, we believe in nurturing talent and providing our employees with
opportunities to grow and develop within the hospitality industry.

We have an exciting opportunity for a
passionate and dedicated Night Chef to join our dynamic Kitchen Team at the
prestigious Haymarket Hotel. As a Night Chef, you will play a crucial role in
delivering high-quality dishes during the night shift, ensuring that our guests
receive the best culinary experience possible even during late hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to the highest standards, maintaining
  consistency and quality throughout the night.
• Oversee kitchen operations during night hours, ensuring all health and
  safety regulations are followed.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to plan and develop new menu items.
• Manage inventory and ensure proper storage and handling of ingredients.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment.
• Communicate effectively with other team members to ensure smooth
  transitions between shifts.

What you Need

• Proven experience as a chef in a similar role, preferably with night
  shift experience.
• A passion for food and a creative approach to menu development.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• The ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure.

What We Offer

• We
  offer a competitive salary plus service charge and benefits to be discussed at
  venue
• Access
  to Stream 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 restaurants
• 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
• One
  allocated paid day per year for volunteering work
• Exclusive
  discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
• And
  much more!!

About Us

Housed
in a landmark Regency building designed by the legendary architect John Nash - of
Buckingham Palace, Marble Arch and Trafalgar Square fame, Haymarket Hotel is
one of London's most elegant addresses. Inside, the generous proportions of
Georgian architecture are combined with bold colour, rich pattern and
contemporary art, creating an atmosphere that is as inspiring as it is
welcoming.

Situated
in the heart of the West End, moments from the city's finest theatres, museums,
restaurants and landmarks, Haymarket Hotel is a place where history and creativity meet. Featuring unique spaces, such as an 18m pool and a 5-bedroom Townhouse, the hotel offers guests distinctive stays with scope for creativity and award-winning hospitality. To work here is to be part of a team that takes real pride in their surroundings and in delivering warm, memorable experiences for every guest.

You'll be joining a
team whose Awards and Accolades speak for themselves:

• Sunday
  Times Best Places to Work 2024, 2025 & 2026
• Two
  Michelin Keys, 2024, 2025
• Top-Rated
  Tablet Hotels of All Time, 2025
• Condé
  Nast Traveller 'Triple Crown', 2026
• One
  AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, Brumus Bar & Restaurant, 2025
• AA
  Breakfast Award, Brumus Bar & Restaurant, 2025

You can see a full list
of our awards and accolades here: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/b/awards-accolades/

Firmdale Hotels was
founded in London, in 1985 by husband and wife team, Tim and Kit Kemp. Today,
Firmdale has grown to include hotels and private residences across London and New York as well restaurants, bars, spas, an online shop, interior design studio and Laundry facility.

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.