Executive Head Chef - Richmond

As the Executive Head Chef, you will lead our culinary team in delivering outstanding dining experiences across all food and beverage outlets within our hotel. You will be responsible for menu creation, food quality standards, kitchen operations, and the development and motivation of our kitchen brigade. Your role will be pivotal in driving our culinary vision forward, ensuring that every dish reflects our dedication to excellence, creativity, and guest satisfaction.,

• Create and maintain high standards for food preparation and presentation, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
• Oversee the delivery of freshly prepared dishes at our signature restaurant, 144 on the Hill Restaurant and Bar.
• Develop and implement innovative menus that reflect seasonal availability, dietary trends, and guest preferences.
• Manage food stock levels and procurement to meet operational needs and achieve budgeted food gross profit targets.
• Lead, train, and inspire the kitchen team to deliver consistently high-quality culinary experiences.
• Anticipate and exceed customer expectations through personalized service and attention to detail.
• Ensure all kitchen staff adhere to strict hygiene and safety standards, conducting regular training sessions and maintaining up-to-date records.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless operations and exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of kitchen staff.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continually enhance our culinary offerings.
  
  Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar leadership role within a reputable hotel or restaurant.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for creativity and innovation.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Financial acumen and experience in managing budgets and achieving profitability targets.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required., A hunger for hospitality and going the extra mile.
• Someone that is willing to bring their best, authentic self to work. Rather than reading from a script or putting on a persona, our approach is all about bringing the very best version of ourselves to work every day.
• A creative approach to your role - we believe that a game changing idea can come from anyone, anytime.
• Someone who thrives in a dynamic and vibrant environment and is committed to delivering exceptional hospitality.
  
  Located in the heart of London's greenest borough, we are an independently owned Georgian hotel, just a stone through from the royal park. This is London's gateway to nature.
Our team are the heart and soul of everything we do at the hotel, and their hard work and dedication have earned us recognition from prestigious organizations such as The Sunday Times and The Caterer for being one of the leading employers in the industry. The award-winning culture at the hotel is progressive, independent, and free-spirited - it's just the fabric of the buildings that's historic, not our approach to business. From our paint to our people, we are a refreshing break from the cookie-cutter hotel chain experience, and we encourage everyone to bring their authentic, best selves to work every day. It doesn't take lavishness or luxury to make someone feel special. Instead, we believe it takes genuine care, thoughtfulness and a team empowered to be creative with their service. These are the qualities that keep our guests coming back time and again., An independent destination hotel situated steps away from Richmond's Royal Park, we've been serving hilltop magic for our guests for nearly 300 years. With 143 guest bedrooms, 13 meeting rooms, treatment room and gym as well as a recently refurbished restaurant and bar, it's an exciting time to join the team at Richmond Hill Hotel. Our team is at the heart of everything we achieve here at Richmond Hill Hotel - our overwhelmingly positive reviews are testament to the hard work our teams put in. We're committed to creating a great place for our teams to work and we're delighted to have twice been finalists for 'Employer of the Year' and won a People award for our Team Engagement amongst other accolades. We're always on the lookout for enthusiastic and talented individuals to join our team to deliver unforgettable customer service and create exceptional experiences for the modern-day traveller.


• You'll enjoy a competitive annual salary from 60,000, plus a monthly service charge averaging 450 and annual bonus based on performance.
• access to hundreds of online perks & discounts
• BUPA cover
• free health cashback plan for you and your family
• extra day's holiday for every year you work for us (up to 5 additional days)
• salary sacrifice schemes to help you buy a bike, laptop, or gym membership.
• free use of our onsite gym
• bespoke career development through internal and external training schemes
• free meals on duty
• refer a friend scheme, with up to 500 incentive.
• hotel recognition Programme including our Employee of the Month and Manager of the Quarter awards, long service awards, rewards payments.
• free parking on site
• flexible working patterns, as well as much more...