Chef Development Programme - Firmdale Hotels - Graduate Scheme
Firmdale Holdings Limited, Brompton, Kensington and Chelsea
Chef Development Programme - Firmdale Hotels - Graduate Scheme
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Firmdale Holdings Limited, Brompton, Kensington and Chelsea
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 8 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 16c2dbb1df9e41e29adff0b7cc7ae856
Full Job Description
- Create Innovative Dishes: Develop menus reflecting seasonality and the latest culinary trends.
- Ensure Food Safety: Maintain rigorous food safety standards and manage kitchen equipment.
- Produce Quality Cuisine: Deliver exceptional dishes consistently, maintaining the high standards of Firmdale Hotels.
- Lead and Inspire: Brief, coach, and motivate your team to achieve excellence in the kitchen.
- Cost Management: Learn to cost dishes, monitor ingredient use, and control kitchen wastage.
- Allergen Awareness: Understand and manage allergens in your dishes.
- Specialisation Option: As part of your professional development, you have the opportunity to select your focus for the final 6 months of the program. You can choose to work in either the Pastry Kitchen, Main Kitchen, or Events Kitchen.
Join Firmdale Hotels' Chef Development Programme: Your Path to Culinary Excellence Are you a passionate chef with culinary qualifications but limited professional experience? Firmdale Hotels invites you to embark on an extraordinary journey with our 18-month Chef Development Programme. This is your chance to elevate your culinary skills, gain invaluable experience, through our luxurious 5-star hotels. About the Programme Our comprehensive programme which is designed to immerse you in the world of high-end cuisine, guided by our talented Head Chefs and senior team members. You'll refine your knife skills, menu writing, understand food costings, and develop your own signature dishes. This journey includes multiple kitchens, hands-on practice, masterclasses, and supplier visits, ensuring a well-rounded culinary education. We are now accepting applications for the Development Programme which will commence on the 3rd March 2025!, Love what you do! Firmdale Hotels is an international award winning group comprising of 10 luxury hotels and 8 bars and restaurants in London and New York, offering exclusive training programmes and incredible career development. We are committed to deliver a great place to work, where excellent perks and benefits are offered, success is recognised and rewarded, long service is celebrated and everyone is involved in weekly, monthly and quarterly staff events Firmdale Hotels embraces the unique qualities of each team member and encourages individuality - it starts with the person, not their CV. The company offers a warm environment, treating both employees and guests with respect and inclusivity. We inspire our teams to love what they do and live the Firmdale values : attention to detail, resilience, passion, enthusiasm and the importance of relationships with one another and with our guests. Firmdale Hotels, which won the Caterer's Best Employer Award at the 2020 and 2017 Cateys, has won several awards in recognition of its investment in people, including Best Candidate Experience and Excellence in Employee Engagement, as well as the Chef Development Strategy Award at the Springboard Awards for Excellence 2017 Why work for Firmdale? We are committed to creating safe spaces to work, with our employees receiving support with lateral flow testing and the Covid 19 Vaccine. There is also a real focus on employee wellbeing, with activities and support available to all of our employees. Here at Firmdale, you have the opportunity to have your say, with employee led committees allowing you generate ideas and really make a difference. Wait, there's more! Quarterly team events, volunteering and regular Manager catch-ups. What makes Firmdale a great place to work? - Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum
- Access to Wagestream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching.
- Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies)
- Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants
- Complimentary meals on shift
- Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent
- Flexible scheduling without split shifts
- Dry cleaning service for work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning
- Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service
- Season ticket loan for convenient commuting
- Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons
- Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions
- Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards
- One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work
- Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
- And much more!! You'll receive mentorship from a Head Chef and support from our Group Head Chef. Our mentors provide guidance, listen to your ideas, and help you navigate your career path with honesty, clarity, and fairness. Firmdale Hotels is also committed to your mental wellbeing, offering mental health support across all our hotels. Why join Firmdale Hotels? Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York. World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels are trailblazers in hospitality and design. We are delighted to have been recognised by the hospitality and travel industries for the great work our teams have achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:
- Times Best Places to Work 2024
- The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 for outstanding contribution to International Trade
- Manager of the Year - Helle Jensen - Cateys 2024
- Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - Jamie Atkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024
- Food & Beverage Manager of the Year Finalist - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024
- Ham Yard Hotel - two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AA Breakfast Award
- Dorset Square Hotel - One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024
- Warren Street Hotel - Travel & Leisure 'IT List' best hotels in the world
- Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and Warren Street - Michelin keys
- The Soho Hotel and Ham Yard - Conde Nast Traveller 2023 Top Hotels in London.
- Number Sixteen - Best Boutique Hotels in London, The Times, 2024. You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/b/awards-accolades/ Join Firmdale Hotels and take the next step in your culinary career with our Chef Development Programme. Apply now and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and your professional growth. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage., Competitive salary 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) increasing with length of service Companywide and departmental incentives, including a generous refer a friend bonus Firmdale Experience and Long Service vouchers (Afternoon Tea, dinner for two, Film Club and an overnight stay) We have created safe spaces to work and support our employees with regular lateral flow testing and time off to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine Employee led committees allowing you to have your say, generate ideas and make a difference Social events and team activities (bowling, quiz nights, netball teams and more) Award-winning training opportunities (Apprenticeships, WSET, supplier visits and Master Classes to name a few) Wellbeing activities and support available to all staff members Perkbox - An employee platform offering a huge variety of discounts and our reward and recognition programme Wagestream - An employee app to stream your wages before payday Cycle to Work scheme Discount at Design Hotels worldwide Discounted dry cleaning Uniform and meals provided