Job Description
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.