Staff Restaurant Head Chef

Rosewood Hotel Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 complimentary room nights acrossThe

Discounts on Food & Beverage

Flexible benefits app

Give days - volunteering day

Up to 16 weeks parental leave

Birthday day off

Developmental & social calendars

Life insurance

Enhanced sick pay policy

Job summary

The Chancery Rosewood in Mayfair seeks a Staff Restaurant Head Chef to lead the culinary operation for the Associate Restaurant, delivering nutritious, engaging, and high-quality dining that supports associates’ wellbeing and satisfaction.

Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, you will oversee menu planning, production, team development, and operational excellence with a focus on care and Relationship Hospitality.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a high-performing kitchen team.
• Strong menu planning and cost-control skills.
• Thorough knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Staff Restaurant culinary operation, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, variety, and service for associates.
• Create and deliver seasonal, nutritious, and engaging menus while managing food costs, stock control, and supplier relationships.
• Inspire, coach, and develop the culinary team through hands-on leadership, training, and performance development.
• Drive operational excellence by maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and brand compliance.
• Collaborate with Culinary leadership and hotel departments to continuously enhance the associate dining experience.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and innovative kitchen culture that reflects Rosewood's values and Relationship Hospitality.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Food cost control

Training & development

HACCP & food safety

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

The Chancery Rosewood is redefining luxury in Mayfair, housed in the former U.S. Embassy and reimagined by Sir David Chipperfield. With 144 suites by Joseph Dirand and a collection of dynamic dining and bar spaces, it’s a place where experiences are curated, conversations flow, and every detail matters.As Staff Restaurant Head Chef, you will lead the culinary operation of the Associate Restaurant, creating nutritious, engaging and high-quality dining experiences that support the wellbeing and satisfaction of our associates. Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, you will oversee menu planning, food production, team development, and operational excellence, ensuring the Staff Restaurant consistently reflects Rosewood's commitment to care, innovation, and Relationship Hospitality.Key Responsibilities• Lead the Staff Restaurant culinary operation, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, variety, and service for associates.• Create and deliver seasonal, nutritious, and engaging menus while managing food costs, stock control, and supplier relationships.• Inspire, coach, and develop the culinary team through hands-on leadership, training, and performance development.• Drive operational excellence by maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and brand compliance.• Collaborate with Culinary leadership and hotel departments to continuously enhance the associate dining experience.• Promote a positive, inclusive, and innovative kitchen culture that reflects Rosewood's values and Relationship Hospitality.About You• Connection — You cultivate warm, authentic relationships with colleagues at every level, fostering a collaborative kitchen environment and leading briefings that motivate and prepare those around you.• Guest-Centricity — You understand that the guest experience begins on your section. You take pride in the precision, consistency, and care behind every dish, knowing that your craft is central to delivering a five-star experience.• Influencing — You articulate culinary standards with confidence and genuine enthusiasm, sharing your knowledge and technique with junior chefs to raise the collective standard of the kitchen.• Integrity — You uphold food safety, hygiene, and operational protocols without compromise, taking personal responsibility for a safe, well-ordered, and impeccably maintained section.• Drive — You bring energy and focus to every service, taking full ownership of preparation and continuously developing your knowledge — including ingredients, allergens, provenance, and technique.• Adaptability — You embrace flexibility across different sections and service styles, remaining calm and solution-focused when priorities shift and proactively contributing ideas that improve the kitchen's output and culture.What we can offer you• 12 complimentary room nights across The Rosewood Hotel portfolio (friends & family rates also available)• Discounts on Food & Beverage• Flexible benefits app and monthly allowance to spend on whatever you like• Give days - A paid volunteering day of leave annually• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave• Birthday day off - A paid day of leave for your birthday• Developmental & social calendars• Life insurance• Enhanced sick pay policyDiversity & InclusionAt Rosewood, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging. We ensure a fair, transparent hiring process and are dedicated to creating opportunities for all, regardless of background.About RosewoodRosewood Hotel Group is built on relationship hospitality—where genuine connections shape luxury experiences. Across our hotels, we push boundaries, embrace individuality, and create spaces that feel both welcoming and extraordinary.