At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen, cook during service, and manage daily operations.
- Company: Join ibis Styles London Gatwick Airport, a vibrant hotel with a focus on guest experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy hotel discounts, a birthday day off, and competitive salary.
- Other info: We value diversity and inclusion in our team.
- Why this job: Be a hands-on leader in a fast-paced environment and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in a senior kitchen role with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 38000 £ per year.
We're looking for an experienced, hands on Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen at our open plan Wanderlust Bar & Restaurant. This is a fully operational role where you'll be on the pass, cooking during service, and leading by example. You'll take full responsibility for the day to day running of the kitchen, delivering consistently high quality food in a fast paced hotel environment.
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum
Hours: Full time
Benefits: Hotel discounts, birthday day off, and more
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily kitchen operations while remaining hands on
- Prepare and present food to a consistently high standard
- Manage, train, and motivate the kitchen team
- Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, and health & safety standards
- Oversee stock control, ordering, rotas, and waste management
- Work closely with the Food & Beverage team to ensure smooth service
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior kitchen role (hotel, pub, or restaurant)
- Strong leadership skills with a hands on approach
- Solid knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations
- Flexible to work evenings and weekends
With over 180 bedrooms, food is a key part of our guest experience. If you're a confident kitchen leader who enjoys being on the tools while driving standards, we'd love to hear from you.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
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