Head Chef - Events Kitchen
2 days ago
London
This job is with The Peninsula London, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. The Peninsula London is delighted to announce that we are seeking a Head Chef to join our Events Kitchen team. This service is critical to the success of any guest experience, providing a quality menu in conjunction with high levels of dining service within the function rooms or Ballroom. This position will have a great passion for quality food and ingredients and be able to work flexibly within a kitchen brigade. • An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London, • Market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits, • Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team Key Accountabilities • Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guests experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion for excellence, • Coordinate and direct all aspects of the Events kitchen operation, • Develop and produce all food required for the assigned kitchen, • Control the ordering and requisitions to meet budgeted costs, • Develop, motivate, supervise and coach departmental employees in maintaining a culture in compliance with mission, vision, values, and cores principles HSH, • Administer the duty schedules and present them to the Executive Sous Chef for approval, • Supervise the work allocation to staff according to their knowledge and skill level, • Maintain technical worksheets, recipes and costing up to date, • Ensure personnel, physical and environmental hygiene is maintained in adherence to HACCP, • Always keep the kitchen equipment in pristine condition to maximize its operating life, • Collaborate with the Food and Beverage team and the catering team and all necessary stakeholders to achieve marketing and business goals and objectives. General Requirements • Extensive technical knowledge and current culinary trends and high level of creativity., • Extensive experience in management of chefs., • Minimum 6-8 year experience in 5-star hotel with large banquet or employee restaurant, • 3-4 years in charge of the department., • Ability to maintain an extremely sanitary environment while working, • Ability to communicate effectively with the team., • Flexibility and capability of working under pressure At The Peninsula London, We Look After • Your financial wellbeing:, • Excellent salary package, • Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues, • Life Insurance, • Enhanced company contribution on pension plan Your Medical Care • Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage, • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan Your Daily Health Routine • State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers' room, • Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings, • On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions Other Perks • High street and online shopping discounts, • Rewards and recognition initiatives, • Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.