• The role of an Executive Head Chef is to be responsible for ensuring that the Kitchen Brigade consistently delivers exceptional food & service, putting the guest at the heart of all activities.
• You will be leading the team in the effective delivery of department goals, planning and organising work activities, seeking to continuously improve ways of working and engaging the team to do the same.
• Our Head Chefs have the opportunity to innovate and develop their menus with their own distinctive style, inspiring your team and our guests alike.
• Maintaining a safe, healthy and secure workplace environment, following all work protocols and engaging the team with training initiatives.
• Building effective relationships to create a positive learning environment will be a key requirement to ensure the success of the department
• Making clear, confident decisions, will be second nature to you, consulting with others where needed.
• Leading menu development and having a good understanding of business financials including labour costs, forecasting and budgets.
• Most of all we will want you to be inspired, have fun and enjoy being part of our Passionate Hand Picked Team.
About you:
• Previous experience in a similar luxury, multi-outlet hotel is essential to be considered for this role.
• Proven experience of managing, coaching and developing teams, and you will enjoy motivating others to be their best, achieve their goals and fulfil their potential.
• Delivering outstanding food & service will be your passion and motivation.
• You will be excellent at building a rapport with colleagues and guests.
• Most of all, you will have a professional, organised and friendly approach.
• Your knowledge of food will be vast, and your finger will be on the culinary pulse of the latest food trends.
• Emotional Intelligence is an important part of being an Executive Head Chef within Hand Picked Hotels, so you will display this at all times and constantly practice self-improvement