Head Chef

About the Role

Are you passionate about hospitality and delivering magic guest service? This is something that all employees at [Employer hidden] have in common. It is their dedication to creating a home away from home atmosphere that keep our guests coming back to stay. We believe that our employees are the key to magical guest service, for this we look for a candidate who shares our vision and looks for opportunities to provide magic service. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef to join The Queens Hotel & Spa.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a high standard, across all food services.
• Coordinate food and food preparation for hotel events.
• Maintain food rotation, cleanliness, and compliance with HACCP and hygiene regulations.
• Complete daily records (e.g. production sheets, temperature logs) and ensure timely food delivery to service areas.
• Hiring, training and supervising kitchen staff, delegating tasks and resolving issues that may arise.
• Mentor junior chefs and support cross-training across sections.
• Create and maintain kitchen staff schedules.
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house teams to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Assist with menu planning, taste panels, and recipe development.
• Suggest ideas to improve kitchen profitability and guest experience.
• Follow all kitchen regulations, attend mandatory training, and maintain professional conduct.
• Ensure all staff clock out properly and support communication around shift expectations.
• Align culinary activities with hotel strategy and brand standards.
• Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices
• Monitor food costs, stock levels, and contribute to operational manuals and audits.
• Managing food and supply orders, monitoring stock levels, and controlling costs within the budget.
• Ensure that the kitchen team comply with appearance and uniform standards.
• Aim to achieve the food GP targets and work within budget guidelines.
• Purchase supplies as directed, following proper procedures and authorisations.
• Stay fully informed on menu items, allergens, and hotel promotions

How to Apply

If the position of Head Chef is the opportunity that you are looking for please apply with your CV. We request that this is in PDF format.