Head Chef

1 week ago

London EC, Central London, United Kingdom ME London Full time

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Discover a boundless path at Meli, where opportunities for growth and development are endless. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and to be part of our extensive global family

Join Our Team as Head Chef at STK Steakhouse ME London

Are you a culinary leader with a passion for excellence? Were seeking an exceptionalHead Chefto take the helm at our renownedSTK Steakhouse, located within the luxurious5-star ME London Hotel.

This is your chance to showcase your expertise, lead a talented team, and craft unforgettable dining experiences in one of the city's most iconic venues. If you have a flair for innovation, a commitment to quality, and the leadership skills to inspire, we want you on our team

Step into a role where your culinary artistry meets world-class hospitality. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary

Salary package:from £52,500 up to £57,300 including Tronc(additional benefits below)

Head Chef

Role Overview:
The Head Chef works alongside the Executive Chef to manage and oversee kitchen operations, ensuring the highest quality of food preparation, team performance, and compliance with safety and brand standards. This role combines leadership, creativity, and operational expertise to deliver exceptional dining experiences and support the growth and development of the culinary team.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage the food preparation process, guaranteeing consistency and quality in every dish.
  • Develop and maintain recipes, ensuring accurate costings and adherence to standards.
  • Implement clear guidelines and procedures for kitchen operations, ensuring all chefs understand and comply with expectations.
  • Lead the recruitment, training, and mentoring of kitchen staff to build a motivated, high-performing team.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and development opportunities.
  • Maintain consistent quality across all dishes to align with guest expectations and the restaurant's reputation.
  • Enforce all food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring strict adherence to relevant legislation.
  • Communicate and collaborate with other hotel departments to ensure seamless operations and align on shared goals.
  • Manage food costs, inventory, and budgets, ensuring financial goals are met or exceeded.

What we are looking for?

  • Culinary Arts Degree/Diploma and Food Safety Level 4 certification.
  • Flexible availability to meet business needs, including weekends.
  • Physical ability to move across kitchen areas during shifts.
  • Proven experience in a leadership role within a high-volume, quality-focused kitchen.
  • A responsible and innovative leader with a passion for culinary arts and team development.
  • Highly detail-oriented and organized, with strong problem-solving skills.
  • A creative thinker who is adaptable to changes in a fast-paced environment.
  • A positive and approachable mentor who fosters collaboration and motivates the team.

Because belonging to the great Meli family is being VIP

Holidays:29 days holiday including 8 public holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Refer a friend bonus:£500 (subject to successfully completed 6 months probation)

Discounted dental and health cover with HSF

Travel & Food discounts:excellent employee special rates with Melia Hotels worldwide for our team members, their friends & families while travelling and staying in our hotels including F&B discount (subject to individual outlets)

Personal Development:programs designed to support your career right from the start, with unlimited access to online learning platform

Career growth:fantastic opportunity to progress and access to a network of over 350 hotels across the world (subject to local right to work rules)

High street discounts:with Perks at Work

The successful candidate must already have eligibility to work in the UK

At Meli we are all VIP

Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From the junior to the most senior, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meli an opportunity for constant growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want.

Our warmth, proximity and passion for what we do make working at Meli an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a big family where we have people like you,VIPPeople.

At Meli Hotels International, we are committed toequal opportunities between women and menin the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment toequality and diversity, avoiding any kind of discrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe thatdiversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry througha socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present". Thanks to al our collaborators, we make it possible.

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