Executive Head Chef - Montcalm Marble Arch - opening Winter 2024
About Montcalm Collection
United by
timeless style and peerless service, the Montcalm Collection is London’s
compendium of luxury hotels. Housed in elegant Georgian townhouses, an 18th-century
brewery, heritage headquarters and a diamond-shaped skyscraper, each hotel
reveals a different chapter in the city’s story. Architecture and style may
change, but classic hospitality stands the test of time: expect an enduring
welcome from our team. We are proud of our past, but even more excited for our
future.
Discover the hotels in the collection. Our historic brewery reimagined as a
vibrant modern hotel: The Montcalm At The Brewery. Our Georgian charmer with an
artful modern spirit: The Montcalm Marble Arch. Our storied city-slicker,
housed in the former headquarters of the Royal Mail: The Montcalm Royal London
House. Our duo of mindful hotels which set a slower pace: Inhabit Southwick
Street and Inhabit Queen’s Gardens.
Overview
Montcalm
Collection are looking for a skilled and ambitious Executive Chef who
can look after the kitchen and culinary experiences in a newly refurbished
luxury hotel Montcalm Marble Arch, which is due to reopen its doors in Winter
2024. If you have an eye for detail and the ability to drive standards and exceed
customer’s expectations we invite you to join our team. You will help to shape
the Montcalm Collection’s next chapter and showcase your skills. Become a
trusted ambassador for one of our hotels and take advantage of the opportunity
to move between properties, achieving the service and product delivery
standards for the department with a high degree of customer care and service.
You will supervise a
large number of kitchen employees in a full-service, luxury hotel with multiple
major food and beverage outlets and banquet facilities with capacity to cater
to more than 500 people. May oversee subordinate managers and/or supervisors
and professional culinary staff.
Benefits
* Collaborative and empowering team
dynamics.
* Pathways for promotions and growth within
the brand.
* Recognition and Rewards Program.
* Access to an array of discounts via our
Benefits Platform.
* Comprehensive training through Certified
Classroom and E-Learnings.
* 28 holidays annually, inclusive of 8 bank
holidays. Additional holidays post 2-year tenure.
* Health incentives: Cash-back on optical,
dental, chiropractic, and physio services.
* Concession on gym memberships.
* Nutritious meals provided during shifts.
* Complimentary dry-cleaning service for
uniforms.
* Inclusive pension schemes
Key
Responsibilities
Promotes
The Montcalm Marble Arch to becoming a recognised culinary destination by
creating memorable guest experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion
for excellence.
* Coordinates and directs
all aspects of the Kitchen operation and collaborates with the Food and
Beverage team and all necessary stakeholders to achieve marketing and business
goals and objectives.
* Manage
all aspects of the kitchen operations (budgeting, forecasting, capex resource
planning, labour management, waste management, etc.), food quality and
administrative functions.
* Create
recipes and menus, and pricing in accordance with marketing, cost control, and
profit objectives.
* Anticipate
and evaluate the market needs pertaining to the culinary expectations,
considering the local market, guest mix, and industry and competitive trends to
recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes to ensure guest.
* Works closely with
other departments such as Sales & Marketing to conceptualize and implement
dynamic marketing programmes to drive marketing/PR activities for the outlets.
* Complete forecasts,
plans, and departmental production reports for management.
* Participate in the
preparation of the hotel’s annual budget and the setting of departmental goals.
* Maintain updated and
accurate costing and documentation of all dishes prepared and sold in the food
and beverage operations. Controls the ordering and requisitions to achieve
budgeted costs.
* Manage day-to-day
kitchen activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and
development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching, and regular
feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance.
* Educate and train team
members in compliance with service standards, and governmental regulations.
Ensure staff has the tools, training, and equipment to carry out job duties.
* Promote teamwork and
quality service through daily communication and coordination with other
departments. Assist sales, catering and banquet staff with banquets, parties
and other special events.
* Develop
positive customer relations through proactive interaction with Guests, Team
Members, contractors, and suppliers.
* Solicit guest feedback
to improve food and presentation quality, as well as able to address questions
relating to kitchen and food services.
* Instigate a continuous improvement mindset in
the department to drive employee engagement and maintain market positioning
with exceptional financial returns.
* Assist Food and
Beverage Director with menu planning, food and beverage coordination, table
arrangements, decoration options, etc.
* Work
in synergy with the Food and Beverage leaders to ensure that the divisional are
achieved and well communicated.
* Ensure that all menu
items are prepared and presented according to established recipes and standards
that meet the quality, consistency, presentation, portioning, garnishment and
utilization golas.
* Develop menu design and
concepts for all food and/or bar outlets, and catering events. Monitor
competitor and industry trends.
* Maintain procedures to
ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory
and equipment. Replenish supplies in a timely manner and minimise waste and
pilferage.
* Ensure that all kitchen
equipment and storerooms are in proper operational condition and are cleaned on
a regular basis.
* Adhere to governmental
regulations as well as hotel or company policies and procedures.
* Perform other duties as
assigned.
Essential Qualifications
* Exceptional
creative abilities and extensive menu development and budget preparation.
* Passion for creating exceptional culinary experiences.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership skills to engage and
motivate key stakeholders, especially colleagues.
* Minimum 3 - 5 year’s experience in a similar position at a
luxury hotel or large hospitality group as an Executive Chef.
Eligibility
Candidates
must be authorised to live and work in the UK. Currently, visa sponsorship is
not available for this role.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Montcalm
Collection, diversity and inclusion aren't just buzzwords. We genuinely value
the unique perspectives each individual brings, regardless of gender,
ethnicity, age, disability, or background. Our culture thrives on mutual
respect, and we provide a workplace free from discrimination and prejudice.
Should this
role resonate with your aspirations, please apply. If not shortlisted, we
encourage you to explore other opportunities with us, either now or in the
future.
Note: If you do not hear from us within 14 days, kindly consider your
application as not shortlisted for this particular role.