The Peninsula London is delighted to announce that we are seeking a Head Chef to join our Events Kitchen team. This service is critical to the success of any guest experience, providing a quality menu in conjunction with high levels of dining service within the function rooms or Ballroom. This position will have a great passion for quality food and ingredients and be able to work flexibly within a kitchen brigade. <ul> <li>An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London</li> <li>Market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits</li> <li>Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team</li> </ul> Key Accountabilities <ul> <li>Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guests experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion for excellence</li> <li>Coordinate and direct all aspects of the Events kitchen operation</li> <li>Develop and produce all food required for the assigned kitchen </li> <li>Control the ordering and requisitions to meet budgeted costs</li> <li>Develop, motivate, supervise and coach departmental employees in maintaining a culture in compliance with mission, vision, values, and cores principles HSH</li> <li>Administer the duty schedules and present them to the Executive Sous Chef for approval</li> <li>Supervise the work allocation to staff according to their knowledge and skill level</li> <li>Maintain technical worksheets, recipes and costing up to date</li> <li>Ensure personnel, physical and environmental hygiene is maintained in adherence to HACCP</li> <li>Always keep the kitchen equipment in pristine condition to maximize its operating life</li> <li>Collaborate with the Food and Beverage team and the catering team and all necessary stakeholders to achieve marketing and business goals and objectives.</li> </ul> General Requirements <ul> <li>Extensive technical knowledge and current culinary trends and high level of creativity.</li> <li>Extensive experience in management of chefs. </li> <li>Minimum 6-8 year experience in 5-star hotel with large banquet or employee restaurant</li> <li>3-4 years in charge of the department.</li> <li>Ability to maintain an extremely sanitary environment while working</li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively with the team. </li> <li>Flexibility and capability of working under pressure</li> </ul> We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly. <style type="text/css">.responsive { width: 100%; max-width: 550px; height: auto; } </style> <img class="responsive" src="https://performancemanager10.successfactors.com/doc/custom/hshmanagemD/PLN-benefits-Grade-B.gif">

Head Chef - Events Kitchen (London, GB) @ HSH Management Services Limited

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