Executive Culinary Director

3 weeks ago


Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Loungers Full time
Head Chef Opportunity

We are seeking an exceptional Head Chef to join our team at Loungers, a forward-thinking hospitality company that prioritizes real, high-quality food and exceptional customer experiences.

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading our kitchen team in delivering outstanding food standards, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations, and driving our commitment to using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Lead a high-performing kitchen team to achieve exceptional food quality and presentation
  • Develop and implement menus that showcase our commitment to using fresh, seasonal ingredients
  • Manage kitchen operations, including inventory, scheduling, and training
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as food safety standards
What We Offer:
  • Overtime pay for every hour worked over contracted hours
  • Staff food on every shift
  • 50% off staff discount to enjoy outside working hours from day one
  • Paid breaks
  • 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years service
  • The most talked-about staff party in hospitality - Loungefest
  • Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all-expenses-paid trip with one of our suppliers)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Long service awards
  • Power over your pay with Wagestream
  • Emotional and practical support via the Licensed Trade Charity
  • Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business
  • Achievable bonuses
  • Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
  • Christmas and Boxing Day off
Requirements:
  • Experience working as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Sous Chef, preferably in a similar hospitality environment
  • Proven track record of delivering exceptional food standards and leading high-performing kitchen teams
  • Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, including inventory management, scheduling, and training
  • Ability to develop and implement menus that showcase our commitment to using fresh, seasonal ingredients
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a passion for driving team performance and delivering exceptional customer experiences

If you're a talented and ambitious Head Chef looking to take your career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us to learn more about this exciting opportunity and how you can contribute to our team's success.



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