Head Chef

Role: Head Chef

Location: London

Salary / Rate of pay: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with an elegant townhouse hotel set in the heart of the South Kensington area of London, and we have a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Head Chef to join their team and redefine the guest dining experience.

What’s in it for you?

• Share of service
• Bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Training and development opportunities

Package

• £40,000 to £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Why choose our Client?

Set in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London, just a few minutes’ walk from Hyde Park and Knightsbridge, our client is an elegant townhouse hotel that prides itself on delivering a memorable dining experience that complements their luxurious amenities.

The hotel has a bistro-style restaurant which is open to both residents and non-residents alike and is open from breakfast which serves an average of 110 covers per day. The hotel also offers an all-day dining menu featuring a selection of light bites, sandwiches, and sharing platters, and then later, an a la carte menu featuring British and Western Mediterranean dishes, made using locally sourced produce.

The hotel also caters for an average of 10-20 afternoon tea covers per day and has meeting and events facilities for up to 60.

Please note, live in accommodation is not available with this position, therefore candidates should only apply if they are able to commute to the London area on a daily basis.

What’s involved?

With minimal paperwork involved, this is a hands-on Head Chef opportunity. This is your chance to create a modern British-Western European menu that blends tradition with innovation and a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients – all within a stylish, intimate setting that attracts global travellers, business elites, and discerning locals.

As the Head Chef leading a team of 5, you will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations within the hotel, including the main restaurant, bar, and M&E.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Team leadership, including recruiting, training, mentoring, and motivating a high-performing kitchen brigade.
• Managing all aspects of kitchen operations, including inventory control, procurement, waste management, and equipment maintenance, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Menu creation for the bistro style restaurant, showcasing a variety of British and Western European dishes.
• Upholding the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene, ensuring compliance with all food safety regulations.
• Managing kitchen budgets, controlling food and labour costs, and contributing to the overall profitability of the food and beverage department.
• Working closely with the Food & Beverage Manager to ensure guest satisfaction and address any culinary feedback promptly and professionally.
• Ensuring a safe working environment for all kitchen staff, adhering to all health and safety guidelines.

The Ideal candidate will have a good understanding of Western European cuisines and cooking techniques, excellent communication, leadership, and management skills, with a track record of building and developing successful kitchen teams, and thorough knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Please note, live in accommodation is not available with this position, therefore candidates should only apply if they are able to commute to the London area on a daily basis.

Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you!

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Consultant: Tania Varley

Job Number: 933254 / INDCHEFS

Job Role: Head Chef

Location: London

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.