Head Chef

3 weeks ago

Longford, United Kingdom Sofitel London Heathrow Full time

About us... 

Sofitel London-Heathrow is an award-winning hotel that is the perfect blend of style and convenience. With 605 spacious ensuite rooms plus a selection of restaurants and bars showcasing fresh international flavours.  Our luxurious hotel is connected to terminal 5 and has spa and fitness facilities.  The 45 meeting rooms include a flexible ballroom accommodating up to 1,300 delegates. 

A bit about what you will do...  

The Head Chef in our luxurious hotel oversees all kitchen operations for the Le Belle Époque', ensuring that the Kitchen Brigade consistently deliver exceptional food and always puts the guest at the heart of everything they do. 

  • Lead the team in effectively deliver departmental goals, plan and organise work activities and continuously seek to improve ways of working and engaging the team to do the same. 
  • Collaborate closely with Executive Head Chef to plan menus, products and seasonal offerings for the outlet. 
  • Complete payroll reports, manage food costs and forecasts, and participate in the preparation of the hotel’s annual budget. 
  • Manage efficient stock control and procedures. 
  • Combine financial awareness with a flair and passion for food.
  • Maintain a safe, healthy and secure workplace environment, following all work protocols and engaging the team with training initiatives.

    Monitor and analyse guest feedback to improve food and presentation quality. 
  • Coach, train, and support the team to provide consistently high standards, while continually looking to improve.

More about you...  

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a drive to maintain high food quality standards. 
  • Strong leadership and motivational abilities. 
  • Resilience and a proactive approach to problem-solving. 
  • Commercially astute and knowledgeable about the latest food trends. 
  • Proven experience of managing, coaching and developing teams. 
  • Approachable and positive manner a “can do” attitude. 
  • Full understanding of financial aspects, budgeting and profit and loss. 
  • Experience of working with brand standards.
  • Excellent standard of English, both written and spoken. 
  • Experience of high-volume operations including banqueting with. 
  • Proven track record as a Head Chef with at least 10 years’ experience. 
  • Experience with Michelin-level dining and international cuisine. 
  • Holder of Food Hygiene Level 4 certificate and Health and Safety certificates. 
  •  Experience within a 5-star hotel is a significant advantage.    

What’s in it for you… 

Competitive salary  

Holiday – 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.  

But there’s more...  

  • Free meals on duty.  

  • Complimentary on-site parking is available whilst on duty. 

  • Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.  

  • Food and beverage discounts.  

  • Christmas gifts and employee parties.  

  • Introduce a friend scheme.  

  • Cycle 2 work scheme.  

  • UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.  

  • Taste card.  

  • Life assurance scheme.  

  • Wage stream.  

  • Employee assistance programme.  

  • Arora star employee recognition.  

  • Long service recognition award.  

Grow with us...

We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands. 

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