Head Chef
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Job Description
Join us as a Head Chef at The Dorchester Hotel recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in 2024 and 2025. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA reflected in our values of passion personality respect working together and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.
We care about your career and are proud to have the absolute best people in the you join us as a Head Chef forThe Promenade and In room Dining Kitchen atThe Dorchester Hotelyou will have a unique opportunity to excel in your field. You will learn from your fellow Legends and our award-winning learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft service and leadership.
Here at the Dorchester we uphold the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. As part of our Kitchen team you will play a vital role in ensuring full compliance with HACCP requirements to maintain our commitment to five-star service.
What youll do
As Head Chef for The Promenade and In-Room Dining Kitchen at The Dorchester you will lead one of the hotels most versatile and high-profile culinary operations. From elegant breakfasts and refined afternoon teas in The Promenade to discreet bespoke in-room dining youll ensure every dish reflects the artistry consistency and heritage for which The Dorchester is this role you will:
- Oversee all culinary operations within The Promenade and In-Room Dining kitchens ensuring the smooth efficient running of both outlets throughout each service period.
- Lead supervise and inspire all cooking personnel fostering a culture of excellence discipline and creativity.
- Take full responsibility for daily food preparation and execution including informal la carte dining luxury room service and The Dorchesters award-winning afternoon tea.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and contribute to menu planning regularly evolving offerings to reflect seasonality guest preferences and culinary innovation.
- Ensure full compliance with budgeted food and recipe costs taking ownership of stock control waste reduction and kitchen profitability.
- Be accountable for staff training coaching and one-to-one development maintaining a well-motivated team and providing consistent feedback.
- Oversee food safety and hygiene compliance ensuring HACCP standards are followed at all times.
- Respond to special requests and dietary needs with creativity and care whether fulfilling bespoke guest orders or catering for special occasions in rooms or suites.
- Work closely with front-of-house and operational leaders to deliver exceptional guest service ensuring a seamless transition from kitchen to table - wherever that table may be.
As Head Chef youll bring expertise humility and pride in every dish you create and every team member you support. You will have:
Essential skills and experiences:
- Extensive experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a five-star hotel or high-end restaurant.
- Strong knowledge of menu development food cost control and supplier management.
- Ability to lead a high-performing team across multiple service styles (breakfast la carte afternoon tea and room service).
- Passion for British and European cuisine with a flair for adapting to bespoke guest preferences.
- Rigorous understanding of food hygiene safety standards and kitchen compliance procedures.
- Experience delivering luxury in-room dining and handling discreet special requests.
- Prior involvement in leading high-volume afternoon tea service or comparable high-profile guest experiences.
- Exposure to sustainability practices in food production and waste management.
- Familiarity with training programmes and succession planning within kitchen brigades.
Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
Discounts: Get 50% off food and beverages at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection: Enjoy Friends & Family stay discounts out hotels Benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Aviva Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from Seasonal ticket loan Rental deposit scheme private financial advice and Eye care vouchers.
Training and Development:Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
Social Events:Participate in vibrant social events including a summer party winter ball pub quizzes and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
Referral Bonus:Earn a 1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
Well-being Support:Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply alternative formats of information or adjustments to the assessment process itself) please do call People & Culture team on or emailso that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
