Location: Bromley Court Hotel, Bromley, London
Reports To: General Manager
About Bromley Court Hotel:
Bromley Court Hotel is a historic and independently owned 4-star property with a proud reputation for delivering quality and comfort. Boasting 111 well-appointed bedrooms, 9 versatile function spaces, including a popular on-site restaurant, we offer a unique blend of classic elegance and contemporary service. From weddings and celebrations to corporate meetings and events, our food offering plays a vital role in every guest experience.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a skilled and passionate Executive Chef to take full ownership of our culinary operation. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing all food production across our restaurant, weddings, banqueting, private events, and meetings. The successful candidate will be a confident people manager with a passion for fresh, seasonal food, a calm and professional demeanour, and a strong ability to drive performance through teamwork and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and inspire a professional kitchen brigade in delivering consistently high-quality, freshly prepared dishes across all areas of the hotel.
* Strive to make Bromley Court Hotel a venue of choice for food in the area.
* Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations including restaurant service, private dining, and catering for our function spaces.
* Develop creative, seasonal menus that reflect our fresh food ethos while meeting the diverse needs of our guests.
* Manage kitchen financials including achieving target Food Gross Profit (GP) margins, controlling stock, waste, and supplier costs.
* Monitor and maintain the hotel's 5-star food hygiene rating, ensuring compliance with all food safety and health & safety legislation.
* Recruit, train, and lead the kitchen team, creating a culture of respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
* Work closely with the events and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery across functions and à la carte dining.
* Implement and monitor kitchen KPIs to drive operational performance, guest satisfaction, and team development.
Person Specification:
* Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Head Chef in a hotel or high-volume event venue.
* Strong background in fresh food cooking, menu development, and managing banqueting functions.
* Demonstrated success in managing Food GP, stock control, and budget adherence.
* Knowledge and understanding of food hygiene standards, with experience in maintaining a 5-star hygiene rating.
* Effective people manager with experience leading large kitchen teams.
* Organised, level-headed, and able to remain calm under pressure.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills; a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
* Flexible, hands-on, and committed to delivering excellence across every plate.
What We Offer:
* The opportunity to shape and grow the culinary offering of a leading independent hotel.
* A collaborative and supportive management team.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* A rewarding role in a respected, long-established hospitality business.
This above list of duties is not exhaustive of the job requirements and may be subject to change at any time.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Hospitality
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