Head Chef
| Company: | Kew Green Hotels |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £46,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | MK1 1AA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Nov 2026 |
Summary
The role
Our
Head Chef focus on creating positively memorable dining experiences for our guests. Through positive leadership of your brigade, you will be responsible for delivering an efficient, effective and profitable kitchen service that meets both budgeted GP and food safety and health and safety regulations.
The role reports directly to the General Manager / Operations Manager and is part of a team based from our attractive hotel in XXXXXXXX (POST CODE).
Other businesses may call this role Kitchen Manager, Executive Chef, Head of Kitchen.
Full details of the role will be discussed with the shortlisted candidates. If you’d like to find out more about the role before applying, why not reach out to our resourcing team at
recruitment@kewgreenhotels.com.
Benefits
Our rewards package includes:
- Annual Conference Event and Awards
- Robust career development opportunities and support for personal growth
- Attractive discounts across many major retailers, restaurants, and events
- Complementary Employee, Family and Friends discounts in hotels across the Kew Green Hotels portfolio and at partner hotels worldwide!
- 50% off food and beverage while you stay in our hotels
- 24/7, 365 days Employee Assistance Line for mental health and wellbeing support, financial and legal advice
- FREE and UNLIMITED access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms)
What you’ll bring to the team
- Demonstrable success as a Sous/Head Chef within a fast-paced environment, producing dishes from scratch
- Intermediate Food Hygiene as a minimum
An ideal candidate for this role should possess the following attributes:
Strong Leadership: The ability to lead and inspire a team, fostering positive work environment.
Exceptional Communication: Effective communications skills to interact with guests, employees and stakeholders.
Financial Acument: A solid understanding of budget management and the ability to drive revenue while controlling costs.
Customer Centric: Dedication to ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction and experience.
Detail-Oriented: A keen eye for detail in overseeing property maintenance, health and safety and licensing compliance.
Innovative Thinker: Proactive in seeking opportunities to improve service delivery and maximise revenue.
Team Player: Capability to recruit, train and manage a diverse team, fostering growth and development.
Next steps
A member of the hotel team will be in touch to book a 15-minute chat so we can get to know you better. We will explain the role in detail, and you can highlight your skills to us. If successful at this stage, you will meet General Manager / Operations Manager.
Who are Kew Green Hotels?
Kew Green Hotels is a rapidly expanding global company, with a diverse portfolio across leading hotel chains, including
IHG Hotels & Resorts,
Marriott International,
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and
Hilton, what unites us all is our values. Please view our website for more details.
Join our Kew-Team today!