Description The Langham, London; Europe’s first Grand Hotel is currently recruiting for Executive Chef to join our talented Main Kitchen team. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome and value applications from all communities. ABOUT THE ROLE In the role of Executive Chef, your key focus will be to: oversee the food production for all food service outlets (revenue and non-revenue generating) undertake creative menu planning and ensure that all menus items have recipe costings to deliver target profit margins at designated sale prices be responsible for food quality standards across the hotel and works collaboratively with F&B service team to ensure high standards of food presentation at the point of service assume ultimate responsibility for the Food Safety Management System for kitchen areas undertake kitchen and back of house inspections with the Back of House Manager, risk management and safety colleagues/consultants and City of Westminster officials, as appropriate conduct health-check cost ratios (food, labour etc) and projected gross profit margins weekly, to identify warning signs in sufficient time to take remedial action manage, direct, train and coach the performance of all kitchen team and through personal example, together with the senior kitchen team, create a professional, fair and supportive working environment. ABOUT YOU previous similar experience of operating at a senior level in a 5* property proven track record of a successful F&B operation in a hotel proven leadership and motivational skills strong organisational skills and creative ability good financial acumen continued interest to be very operational in the kitchens ability to forge positive working relationships across the business and work collaboratively with other teams food safety training along with relevant culinary qualifications YOUR BENEFITS Financial Wellbeing • Competitive salary and participation in the hotel's tronc system • 28 days of holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) with the opportunity to increase to up to 33 days off based on Length of Service • Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit • Complimentary accommodation at all the Langham Hotels & Resorts, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, Eaton Workshop and affiliated hotels • Discounted accommodation at The Langham, London for you and your family • Discounts for you, your friends and family in our Food and Beverage outlets and on Spa treatments • Up to £750 Recommend a Friend referral bonus • Seasonal Travelcard loan • A subsidised taxi journey (£20) for any shift you are scheduled to work between 00:00 and 05:00hrs • Company pension plan • Life insurance Mental Wellbeing • Colleague recognition system - being recognised and rewarded for positive guest comments or when you showcase one of our company values • Learning and Development opportunities, including paid and unpaid cross-departmental training, empowering you to progress in your career • 2 staff parties per year and several colleague social and community events • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action (24/7) • Access to Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site • Most Valued Colleague of the Month and Year Awards • Long Service Awards Physical Wellbeing • Free meals on duty in our Staff Restaurant • Uniform supplied and laundered • Enhanced Sick Pay • Eye test vouchers • Cycle2Work scheme • Subsidised regular Back Massage, Reflexology & Chiropody Sessions OUR CULTURE Our company is dedicated to cultivating a supportive environment where "Our People, Our Pride" serves as a guiding principle, fostering innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION The Langham, London is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on any protective characteristic. DISABILITY INCLUSION We are committed to disability inclusion and ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments, such as accessible interview locations, adapted tests, or specific accommodations, please inform us at the outset. Our goal is to provide an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates. SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE We are extremely proud to be recognised as an environmentally conscious hotel, constantly striving to improve our eco policies and initiatives to help preserve our world for future generations. We attained Platinum Earthcheck certification for the 4th consecutive year in December 2023, making us the first UK hotel to achieve Platinum status in 2020 and one of only two hotels in Europe and the UK currently holding this prestigious certification. About Langham Hospitality Group A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East. LHG's approach to hospitality centres on open and genuine interactions with guests, colleagues and the world around us. With dedicated colleagues across four continents, we foster an engaging and respectful workplace to nurture careers, delight guests, and embrace the company's vision to building great memories together. Located in the heart of London's West End, The Langham, London is Europe's first Grand Hotel and a Forbes 5-star property. You would work in a supportive environment that actively promotes innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We are an environmentally conscious hotel that values sustainability, as well as diversity, inclusion and equality for all our colleagues.