Overview
Head Chef role at DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton. Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for a Head Chef for this property.
Job details
* Job Ref: AM14676
* Branch: Doubletree by Hilton Southampton
* Location: Doubletree by Hilton Southampton, Southampton
* Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
* Contract type: Permanent
* Hours: Full Time
* Hours per week: 40
* Posted date: 14/08/2025
* Closing date: 16/09/2025
Benefits
* £250 up to £1000 cash incentives for referring a friend to join the team (T&C’s apply)
* Long service recognition cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays for service from 2 years and up
* Meals provided whilst on shift
* Sales incentives and initiative rewards
* Discounted / free use of leisure facilities – “Hotel specific”
* Free car parking – “Hotel specific”
* Discounted stays in our hotels at reduced rates or free stays as rewards
* Opportunities for personal development within the hotel group brand portfolio
* Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply
* Annual holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays; option to buy additional holiday entitlements
* Pension enrolment
Who you are / Requirements
* Passionate and willing to learn
* Positive attitude and someone who makes guests smile
* Genuinely friendly and caring
* Enjoys working as part of a team
* Ambitious and hardworking
* Ability to build relationships, internal and external, to the hotel and the company
* Excellent planning and organizational skills
* Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
* Good communication and grooming standards
* Eye for detail and a passion for food
* Deliver exceptional customer experiences all the time
The Role / Responsibilities
* As Head Chef, you are fully responsible for developing the reputation of the hotel through the production of excellent quality food throughout the hotel
* Development and leadership of a high-quality kitchen brigade
* Oversee the operational management of the kitchen and team members
* Identify an effective approach to succession planning
* Create menus that meet and exceed customers' needs and conform to brand standards
* Ensure the consistent production of high-quality food through all hotel food outlets
* Develop positive customer relations through proactive interaction with guests, team members, contractors, and suppliers
* Resolve, promptly and completely, any issues that may arise in the kitchen or related areas among guests and team members
* Manage department operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and waste management
About the employer
Klarent Hospitality operates branded hotels in key locations across the UK and Ireland. We nurture talent and smart investment to drive performance and growth. This role is for a Head Chef at DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton, part of the Klarent Hospitality Group Brand Portfolio.
Location and hotel context
Located just outside the city centre, minutes from the M3 and M27 motorways, DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton offers easy access to activities, airports, and transport links. The hotel features modern decor, a 24-hour fitness center, and dining options, with a Bracken Place restaurant and a lounge bar.
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