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Hilton at St George's Park is entering an exciting new era of culinary delivery, and we are seeking an inspiring, strategic and engaging Executive Head Chef to lead our kitchen operation.
This truly unique Hilton property - Hilton at St George's Park is set in acres of Staffordshire countryside just outside Burton upon Trent. It is proud to be the home of English Football. Alongside this prestigious sporting heritage, the hotel offers the opportunity to build a career with Hilton - the world's leading global hospitality company.
With 228 contemporary bedrooms, an extensive food and beverage offering including; Crossbar, Restaurant and Coffee Lounge, spa and fitness facilities, and exceptional meeting and events space, the hotel caters for England football teams as well other elite sports teams and both corporate clients and leisure guests alike.
We can offer you....
• Competitive annual salary
• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• Grow your Career !
• Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes - Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)
• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• High street discounts:with Perks at Work
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Discounted dental and health cover
• Free Parking
• Subsidised Taxi Scheme
• Guest Experience Day after successfully passing probation
• Modern and inclusive Team Member's areas
As an Executive Head Chef, you will be fully accountable for the overall culinary direction, quality and performance of the hotel's kitchen operation. You will lead, inspire and develop a high-performing Head Chef and kitchen brigade while delivering innovative menus and exceptional dining experiences across all outlets.
This role requires a blend of strong people leadership, commercial acumen and hands-on culinary expertise to ensure standards remain consistently high while meeting financial and operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership & Quality
Provide clear leadership to the kitchen brigade, driving engagement, development and succession planning
Deliver creative, market-relevant menus that meet guest expectations and align with Hilton brand standards
Ensure the consistent production of high-quality food across all hotel outlets, events and functions
Demonstrate a robust understanding of elite nutrition and wellness
Regularly review the hotels offerings in partnership with the Food & Beverage Director, FA nutrition community and Hilton's Food and Drink team to reflect trends and guest feedback
Operational & Financial Management
Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including planning, forecasting, budgeting and resource management
Maintain robust food control and waste management systems to protect margins without compromising quality and support our ESG Goals
Manage departmental financial performance in line with hotel objectives and targets
Ensure staffing levels and rota planning meet business demands and comply with local legislation
People Management & Development
Recruit, train, coach and develop the kitchen team to build a strong, capable and motivated workforce
Address performance, conduct and capability matters fairly and promptly in line with company policies
Ensure team members are fully informed on menus, promotions, events and standards
Lead regular team communication meetings to support engagement and alignment
Compliance, Safety & Sustainability
Ensure full compliance with all food safety, allergen management, health and safety, hygiene, security and fire regulations
Proactively manage maintenance, cleanliness and hazard reporting within kitchen areas
Promote environmentally responsible working practices and minimise food waste
Build positive working relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders
What We're Looking For
To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the following skills, experience and behaviours:
Proven experience as a Head Chef, or as a high-performing Sous Chef (In a large conference-based property) ready for the next step, within a high-quality hotel or hospitality environment
Strong leadership capability with the ability to inspire, develop and retain talented teams
A creative, quality-driven approach to food productio
Solid commercial awareness and experience managing kitchen finances
Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills
Ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple demands and meet deadlines
A relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)
Desirable
Management qualification or formal leadership training
Competence with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
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