Overview
Join to apply for the HEAD CHEF role at Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland | Formerly Jurys Inn.
Be Yourself – Be an Inspiration to Your Team – Be Leonardo
Responsibilities
As a Head Chef, you’ll be keeping your department running like clockwork and leading your team to ensure our guests have an incredible experience with us. Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! You’ll think creatively to design food menus and items, and be in control of cost management in the Kitchen. You’ll also be nurturing the talent within your Kitchen, showing patience and understanding to all colleagues, and inspiring a vibrant team to exceed our guests’ expectations.
Perks and benefits
* Head of Department bonus scheme: based on our financial and your personal performances
* Enhanced pension plan
* Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe: get planning that city break you’ve been dreaming of!
* Company-wide recognition scheme: for being your fabulous self, you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
* Meals on duty
* Talent referral scheme: earn yourself a bonus for recommending a friend to join us
* We regularly host Thank You Week and our Employee Awards Celebration
* Access to the Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance and Wellbeing Support
* Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression
Ideal Head Chef – Qualifications
* Be yourself!
* Keep the department calm, composed and organised – we don’t let it get too hot
* Be a role model for the department to support progression within your team
* Be proactive and contribute in the strategic running of the hotel
* Show us the money and drive revenue whilst controlling costs, maximising profit for the Kitchen
* And above all, be a trendsetter – lead the way!
Why join Leonardo Hotels?
We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Once you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community and it’s our role to keep you at the top of your game as a Head of Department (HOD). Our HODs hold key team leadership roles, so we support your management skills with our People Programme and Passion 4 People Leonardo Culture workshops.
To develop vital business and people skills we offer an 8-month Fast Forward Programme, or if the time is right our longer-term Accelerate Programme will prepare you for your first DGM or Operations Manager role! Accelerate develops your abilities and expertise at Leonardo Hotels, along with an Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) certificate and membership of the Institute of Hospitality (IoH). With our support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality.
Our Story
Built on decades of hotelier know-how, we operate over 270 hotels across the United Kingdom and Europe. We look after over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland, and being one of the fastest growing hotel groups, we have plans for major expansion over the next few years; there’s never been a more exciting time to come join us!
About Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront
This upscale seaside hotel is 6 minutes' walk from the Royal Pavilion and the Theatre Royal. The hotel offers comfortable rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a range of amenities including an atrium bar, restaurant and health club.
About Leonardo Hotels
At Leonardo Hotels, our vision is to be the first choice for everyone who values genuine hospitality. Built on decades of hotelier know-how, we are part of the Fattal Hotels Group, which operates over 230 hotels across Europe and Israel. We look after over 50 hotels in the UK & Ireland. We emphasise career development and recruit for personality, with values: Consistent, Friendly, Genuine, Positive and Willing. We strive to make all of our hotels great places to work, with activities such as summer barbecues, Christmas parties, Thank You Week and birthday celebrations. We offer employee benefits including discounts on overnight stays and performance-based rewards via our Leo Points system.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Temporary
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Hospitality
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