Executive Chef

2 days ago

UK, UK, United Kingdom ...At Sloane Full time

Position: French Speaking Executive Chef

Reports to: Hotel Manager


What will I get?

  • Competitive Salary Based on experience, plus service charge and participation in a bonus scheme.
  • Enhanced Pension Scheme
  • Increased holiday allowance with length of service
  • Complimentary meal while on duty
  • HSF Health Plan*
  • Dental cost reimbursement
  • Optical cost reimbursement
  • Complimentary coverage for your partner and children
  • High street and grocery shopping discounts, as well as discounted cinema tickets and more.
  • Gym membership discounts.
  • Access to a 24/7 GP advice line and counselling services, including support for dependents.
  • Learning and development opportunities.


What You’ll Be Doing as Executive Chef

As the Executive Chef, you’ll play a pivotal role in the operational excellence of the hotel’s kitchens, working closely with the Hotel Manager. Your responsibilities will include managing day-to-day kitchen operations, leading the food preparation process, and establishing clear procedures that ensure quality and consistency across all food outlets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, aligned with the ethos of our Paris-based sister property, Hôtel Costes.
  • Develop, cost, and manage all recipes, ensuring compliance with food safety and health & safety standards.
  • Engage with guests when required to ensure their satisfaction and uphold the hotel's standards.
  • Ensure all food served meets our high standards, with seasonal and trend-appropriate specials.
  • Exemplify exceptional and personalised service, collaborating seamlessly with other departments.
  • Plan, execute, and oversee the production of all menu items, ensuring all stations meet closing and cleanliness protocols.
  • Demonstrate financial and operational acumen through requisitions, inventories, and budget management.
  • Oversee staff operations, ensuring kitchen teams adhere to high standards of hygiene and presentation.

Team Management

  • Adjust staffing levels to meet restaurant demands and coordinate team schedules, including holidays.
  • Lead pre-service briefings and participate in key departmental meetings, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
  • Ensure consistent training and compliance with hygiene and appearance standards across all shifts, including night teams.

Goals and Objectives

  • Achieve the COS budget target, consistently reviewing results and expenditures to maintain financial efficiency.
  • Continuously monitor and respond to guest feedback across all platforms, refining procedures as needed.
  • Foster high morale and maintain a low staff turnover rate by promoting a positive work environment.

Financial Performance

  • Use KPIs and financial targets to assess department performance and develop future strategies.
  • Control labour and payroll costs, ensuring all resources are utilised efficiently and accounted for, and that payroll ratios align with sales.
  • Maintain strict control of food costs, ensuring stock follows the “first in, first out” principle.

Food Safety and Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations, actively participating in the Health & Safety Committee.
  • Implement and oversee the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan, ensuring all team members adhere to food safety standards.


What are we looking for?

  • Minimum of four years’ experience in high-end hotels, in roles such as Head Chef or Executive Chef.
  • Strong team leadership skills, having managed teams of 20 or more.
  • Culinary Arts Degree or Diploma.
  • Flexibility to work weekends as needed.
  • Level 4 Food Safety qualification.
  • Ability to communicate in French is essential.


Who are we?

We are a 5-star luxury lifestyle boutique hotel located in the heart of Chelsea. Set in a 19th century building next to Sloane Square station and featuring a rooftop restaurant, an intimate cocktail bar, and thirty exceptionally designed bedrooms, the property has been elegantly restored to create unique experiences.

Within one of London’s most stylish interiors, the hotel combines the quintessentially British style of the Cadogan Estate with a unique French touch. Designed as an exceptional and inspiring destination, it highlights the distinguished and historic pedigree of the Sloane Square Conservation Area in a private and intimate setting.

Independently run, the hotel employs passionate, focused individuals with a determination to succeed. To assist us in hosting our wonderful clients, we are on the search for the ambassadors of this truly unique property. They will be given the opportunity to make their own mark while delivering an exceptional service of unparalleled quality.

*Upon successful completion of the probation period

*The service charge range fluctuates based on our forecasted business levels and may vary from month to month.

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