Head Chef Hotel
14 hours ago
Kings Langley
Head Chef 4-Star Hotel Property Hertfordshire We are recruiting an experienced Head Chef for a well-established 4-star hotel property in Hertfordshire . This is a strong opportunity for a capable and organised Head Chef with solid experience in banqueting, events and hotel kitchen operations . The property runs a busy food operation, so the right candidate must be confident leading a kitchen team, managing standards and delivering consistently across both day-to-day service and event-led requirements. Role Details Position: Head Chef Location: Hertfordshire Property: 4-star hotel Salary: £45,000 £50,000 per annum Hours: 45 hours per week Sponsorship: Available for the right candidate, UK-based candidates only Benefits: Excellent perks and benefits package Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the kitchen team across hotel dining, banqueting and events. Oversee food preparation, service delivery and kitchen operations. Deliver high-quality food for weddings, conferences, private events and corporate functions. Plan menus, manage food standards and maintain consistency across all service areas. Ensure smooth kitchen organisation during busy event and banqueting periods. Manage stock control, ordering, wastage and food cost performance. Maintain strong hygiene, food safety, allergen and HACCP standards. Train, motivate and develop the kitchen team. Work closely with front-of-house, events and hotel management teams. Ensure guests receive a consistently high-quality dining experience. Candidate Requirements Previous experience as a Head Chef is mandatory Banqueting and events experience is essential. Hotel kitchen experience is highly desirable. Strong organisation, leadership and communication skills. Able to manage busy service periods and multiple event requirements. Good understanding of food cost control, stock management and kitchen compliance. Professional, reliable and able to lead by example. Must be currently based in the UK. Sponsorship Information Sponsorship transfer may be available for the right candidate. This is only available for candidates already based in the UK. To apply, please send your CV and availability. TPBN1_UKCT