Head Chef - The Montagu Kitchen - London

Head Chef - The Montagu Kitchen - London 

£52,500 per annum + Service Charge

About Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill

Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill is conveniently tucked away in upmarket Marylebone, located in the heart of London’s West End, featuring views over the charming gardens of Portman Square. With 440 sophisticated guestrooms including 50 suites, many which have been recently refurbished, plus 11 distinctive meeting spaces, the hotel offers a full range of services tailored to serve the needs of business and leisure travellers alike. Dining options include seasonal British dishes and Afternoon Tea at The Montagu and snacks and cocktails at award-winning Churchill Bar & Terrace.

What you will do as a Head Chef at the Montagu Kitchen:

The Culinary Team is responsible for delivering all guest expectations on their stays in the hotel. Whether they are staying in the hotel accommodation, or with an event, or visiting to use an outlet, the team deliver the service and experience the guest requires, through the restaurants, bars, event spaces, dining in the bedrooms, and concierge desk. In addition, the Culinary Team will strive to exceed guests’ expectations and looks for ways to enhance the guest experience.

• Responsible for managing food costs in accordance with budget & the hotel business plan.
• Responsible for seasonal menu changes.
• Work successfully with other teams to maximize guest satisfaction and enhance guest dining experiences.
• To ensure that all colleagues report for duty punctually, wear the correct uniform at all times and adhere to the Hotel and department’s grooming standards.
• To supervise colleagues within the department, making sure that the correct standards and methods of service are maintained as stated in the Departmental Operations Manual.
• To train, coach & mentor culinary colleagues to make sure that they have the skills necessary to perform their duties in the most productive way, ensuring maximum colleague engagement.
• To recruit future culinary talent and manage the performance of the team.
• To be familiar with all food items on the menus.
• To implement effective training programs for colleagues in coordination with the Learning Manager and/or Departmental Trainer.

Just some of the benefits you will enjoy as a Head Chef - Montagu Kitchen at the Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill:

• Free meals on duty at our colleague restaurant
• 12 free hotel nights per year of service across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• And lots, lots more!