Head Chef

1 month ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield City Full time

What we're looking for:

The Head Chef will be an experienced individual who ideally has worked within a branded hotel setting previous. Experience overseeing a multifaceted kitchen brigade and function is key and so a solid track record of managing high-volume conferences and banqueting. You will maintain a comprehensive understanding and management of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is a must. And so is the skill to lead, motivate and inspire a team of chefs at all levels.

Day in the life of:

Overall responsibility for the smooth operation of the hotel’s kitchen function. This role will ensure the running of a smooth operation, and continual development of the kitchen’s offering and people, and this role has the overall responsibility for the kitchen’s health and safety.

Accountable for the control of the kitchen including GP’s, food cost of sale, ordering and stock control. Responsible for the successful visits of all internal and external auditors, including the Environmental Health Officers and branded Quality Assurance.

Reporting to the Hotel’s General Manager and Executive Head Chef this will be a senior role within the hotel. The Head Chef will ensure that the kitchen’s communication with all other departments is a healthy and successful partnership, especially with the restaurant and Meeting and Events team.

Example key responsibilities:

  • Monitor sales figures by menu item, review the profitability and popularity of dishes on all menus and make changes where applicable in conjunction with the General Manager and brand requirements.
  • Participate in ideas and menus for all events and functions working closely with the Group F&B Development Manager.
  • Supervise the kitchen brigade and present/hands-on during key operational periods.
  • Monitoring and management of kitchen standards. Ensuring compliance with all external and internal requirements.
  • Payroll control and management, overseeing the production of the kitchen rota.
  • Control of food purchasing and stock management working closely with the key senior management team on this.
  • Working with Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
  • Organise and supervise the training of kitchen staff, motivating all staff to increase skills in food preparation and kitchen management. Ensure all training given is accurately recorded and that all staff are reviewed and appraised within the necessary time frames.

What you'll get in return:

  • Competitive pay and package including TRONC
  • Exclusive Team Member discounted stays and 50% off F&B across the leaf HOSPITALITY portfolio
  • Continuous learning & development opportunities
  • Free access to 24/7 employee assistance program
  • Additional annual leave and family leave
  • Service bonus for 5 and 10 years up to £1K
  • Team Member of the month - £100 and Team Member of the year - £500
  • Uniform Provided
  • Additional pension contribution
This hotel is managed by leaf HOSPITALITY who is a hotel management company that has one simple value that underpins everything we do: be excellent. We work with branded and independent hotels. Our vision is to be a leader in the market where every member of our team plays a part in delivering excellent service to our guests, owners, and team members. #BeExcellent #BeHuman #HaveIntegrity #BeEntrepreneurial
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