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    Executive Head Chef - London, United Kingdom - Conrad London St. James

    Conrad London St. James
    Conrad London St. James London, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Tourism / Travel / Hospitality
    Description

    WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE WORLD'S #1 BEST WORKPLACE, AWARDED BY GREAT PLACE TO WORK & FORTUNE.

    Conrad London St. James is one of Hilton's four global luxury brands. As a brand it reflects the bold, inspired and personalised service we offer our guests. The hotel itself is renowned for its excellent service and is in the top 5% of hotels in London and the Top 10% in the world.

    A World of Rewards:

    • Competitive Salary plus annual bonus
    • A global travel program for team members
    • Uniforms
    • Meals whilst on duty
    • To be part of a fabulous team

    The hotel, located in the heart of Westminster, has 256 beautifully appointed bedrooms and large Food & Drink operation within the hotel that offers the successful candidate a great opportunity to really push the boundaries with creative quality food offering in line with the standards and luxury service Conrad is famous for.

    • The Pem, a glamourous and elegant restaurant in the centre of the hotel showcasing classic British cuisine using modern techniques.
    • The Blue Boar Pub, opened May 2021 a contemporary take on a British pub.
    • The Hedgerow, the hotel's first cocktail bar, which takes inspiration from the beauty of the traditional British countryside
    • InfiniTEA at The Orchard for afternoon tea
    • The Executive Lounge, an exclusive space dedicated to our most valued guests, providing a higher level of luxury and personalized service.
    • Seven Meetings & Events Spaces catering for up to 300 people at once, perfectly designed to host a wide range of gatherings and events, each space offers the same commitment to quality, luxury, and service excellence that define Conrad London St. James.
    • Team member restaurant catering for up to 150 team members a day

    What will I be doing as a Executive Head Chef?

    Reporting to the Director of Food and Beverage leading a brigade of 40 chefs & a back of house team, working closely with consultant chef Sally Abe.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Develop and execute a culinary vision in alignment with the overall goals of the hotel.
    • Lead and inspire the culinary team, providing guidance on culinary techniques, menu development, and presentation.
    • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, providing mentorship, coaching, and development opportunities for culinary team members.
    • Ensure hotel compliance with all health and safety and food safety legislation along with brand guidance on food safety.
    • Implement succession planning strategies to identify and nurture future leaders within the culinary department.
    • Ensure optimal stock control and purchasing decisions to maximize operational efficiency
    • Maintain a visibility in the operation at key times to support operational teams and the guest experience.
    • Drive a culture of innovation and creativity within the culinary team, fostering an environment that values experimentation and excellence.
    • Develop strong internal relationships internally across the hotel, with suppliers and contractors.
    • Drive profitability through effective management of kitchen operations, cost control, and menu engineering
    • Ensure payroll is managed within budget and allows for true work life balance for the team.

    What are we looking for?

    • Previous, relevant experience as an Executive Head Chef
    • Experience in managing a kitchen with multiple stakeholders including external guidelines for Menus
    • Creative and Innovative with excellent food and UK supplier knowledge.
    • A leadership style that is authentic, engaging, and strategic
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Ability to build relationships, internal and external, to the hotel and the Company
    • A positive, can-do attitude that shows resilience and maturity with strong communication skills.
    • Great understanding of luxury components, with a sharp attention to detail and high focus on service.
    • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

    Travel and Location

    • St James Park Tube station - District & Circle Line – (literally just across the road)
    • Westminster Tube Station - Jubilee Line (4 mins walk)
    • Victoria Station (6 mins walk)
    • Waterloo Station – Mainline (10 mins walk)
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