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
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