Head Chef – Events Kitchen

Job Description

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.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London




• Market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits




• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key Accountabilities

• Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guests experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion for excellence




• Coordinate and direct all aspects of the Events kitchen operation




• Develop and produce all food required for the assigned kitchen




• Control the ordering and requisitions to meet budgeted costs




• Develop, motivate, supervise and coach departmental employees in maintaining a culture in compliance with mission, vision, values, and cores principles HSH




• Administer the duty schedules and present them to the Executive Sous Chef for approval




• Supervise the work allocation to staff according to their knowledge and skill level




• Maintain technical worksheets, recipes and costing up to date




• Ensure personnel, physical and environmental hygiene is maintained in adherence to HACCP




• Always keep the kitchen equipment in pristine condition to maximize its operating life




• Collaborate with the Food and Beverage team and the catering team and all necessary stakeholders to achieve marketing and business goals and objectives.

General Requirements

• Extensive technical knowledge and current culinary trends and high level of creativity.




• Extensive experience in management of chefs.




• Minimum 6-8 year experience in 5-star hotel with large banquet or employee restaurant




• 3-4 years in charge of the department.




• Ability to maintain an extremely sanitary environment while working




• Ability to communicate effectively with the team.




• Flexibility and capability of working under pressure

At The Peninsula London, We Look After

• Your financial wellbeing:




• Excellent salary package




• Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues




• Life Insurance




• Enhanced company contribution on pension plan

Your Medical Care

• Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage




• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan

Your Daily Health Routine

• State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers’ room




• Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings




• On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions

Other Perks

• High street and online shopping discounts




• Rewards and recognition initiatives




• Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire

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