London
Position: Head Chef \n Reports to: General Manager \n Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates who are currently residing in the UK, subject to meeting UK Skilled Worker visa and immigration requirements. \n \n What will I get? \n\n • Competitive salary based on experience\n, • Service charge (£9,000–£10,000 per annum, subject to business levels)\n, • Discretionary bonus of up to 20%, based on achievement of agreed KPIs\n, • Enhanced pension scheme*\n, • Enhanced annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service\n, • Complimentary meals while on duty\n, • Private Bupa Health Plan*\n, • Access to the CODE App, offering exclusive hospitality benefits and discounts*\n, • A vibrant social calendar and employee engagement programme, including team events and seasonal celebrations\n\n \n What will I be doing? \n As the Head Chef, you’ll play a pivotal role in the operational excellence of the hotel’s kitchens, working closely with the General Manager. Your responsibilities will include managing day-to-day kitchen operations, leading the food preparation process, and establishing clear procedures that ensure quality and consistency across all food outlets. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, aligned with the ethos of our Paris-based sister property, Hôtel Costes.\n, • Develop, cost, and manage all recipes, ensuring compliance with food safety and health & safety standards.\n, • Engage with guests when required to ensure their satisfaction and uphold the hotel's standards.\n, • Ensure all food served meets our high standards, with seasonal and trend-appropriate specials.\n, • Exemplify exceptional and personalised service, collaborating seamlessly with other departments.\n, • Plan, execute, and oversee the production of all menu items, ensuring all stations meet closing and cleanliness protocols.\n, • Demonstrate financial and operational acumen through requisitions, inventories, and budget management.\n, • Oversee staff operations, ensuring kitchen teams adhere to high standards of hygiene and presentation.\n\n Team Management \n\n • Adjust staffing levels to meet restaurant demands and coordinate team schedules, including holidays.\n, • Lead pre-service briefings and participate in key departmental meetings, ensuring clear communication and alignment.\n, • Ensure consistent training and compliance with hygiene and appearance standards across all shifts, including night teams.\n\n Goals and Objectives \n\n • Achieve the COS budget target, consistently reviewing results and expenditures to maintain financial efficiency.\n, • Continuously monitor and respond to guest feedback across all platforms, refining procedures as needed.\n, • Foster high morale and maintain a low staff turnover rate by promoting a positive work environment.\n\n Financial Performance \n\n • Use KPIs and financial targets to assess department performance and develop future strategies.\n, • Control labour and payroll costs, ensuring all resources are utilised efficiently and accounted for, and that payroll ratios align with sales.\n, • Maintain strict control of food costs, ensuring stock follows the “first in, first out” principle.\n\n Food Safety and Compliance \n\n • Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations, actively participating in the Health & Safety Committee.\n, • Implement and oversee the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan, ensuring all team members adhere to food safety standards.\n\n \n What are we looking for? \n\n • Minimum of four years’ experience in luxury or high-end hotels, in senior culinary roles such as Head Chef or Executive Chef.\n, • Proven leadership skills with experience managing kitchen brigades of 16 or more team members.\n, • Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts from a recognised institution.\n, • Possession of a Level 3 or Level 4 Food Safety certification (mandatory requirement).\n, • Additional certification in Food Safety or Hygiene is highly desirable.\n, • Experience in preparing for and successfully passing EHO (Environmental Health Officer) inspections.\n, • Flexibility to work weekends and adapt to business needs.\n, • Proficiency in French is an advantage.\n\n \n *Upon successful completion of the probation period