At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team of chefs, ensuring top-notch food quality and guest satisfaction.
- Company: Join the Runnymede Hotel, part of the Warner Hotels Group, opening in 2024.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, gym access, discounts, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting chance for growth in a vibrant hotel environment with a focus on excellence.
- Why this job: Take charge of a large-scale kitchen operation and inspire a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as a Head Chef in high-volume kitchens and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Head Chef Join our team at the Runnymede on Thames, part of the Warner Hotels Group.
Opening as a Warner in 2024, this beautiful hotel on the River Thames near Windsor offers award-winning spa facilities, restaurants, bars, and outdoor activities.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head Chef to join us at The Runneymede Hotel, as we redevelop one of our restaurants to offer our guests an even wider choice of dining experiences.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a large-scale operation, leading a team of up to 50 chefs while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and service.
You'll work closely with your kitchen leadership team to create a positive, high-performing culture where people thrive and guests enjoy consistently exceptional dining experiences.
As Head Chef, you'll balance operational excellence with people development, ensuring your team is well organised, motivated and equipped to deliver smooth, efficient service every day.
What you'll be doing Leading, coaching and developing a large team of chefs, creating a culture of support, accountability and continuous improvement.
Ensuring all kitchens consistently meet company food safety, health and safety, and hygiene standards.
Driving high standards of food quality, presentation and guest satisfaction.
Planning and organising kitchen operations to deliver efficient, seamless service across multiple outlets.
Managing stock, ordering and food costs, ensuring excellent control while minimising waste.
Forecasting labour and food requirements in line with occupancy levels.
Working collaboratively with wider hotel teams to deliver an outstanding guest experience.
Inspiring your team to embrace Warner Hotels' standards and branded menu offer while continually looking for ways to improve performance.
What are we looking for?
An experienced Head Chef with a successful track record of leading high-volume kitchen operations.
Experience working within a branded hospitality or hotel environment, with an understanding of the importance of consistency and brand standards.
A passionate leader who enjoys developing people and building engaged, high-performing teams.
Someone who leads by example and isn't afraid to challenge when standards fall below expectations.
A genuine passion for delivering exceptional food and service.
What you'll bring Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills, with the ability to inspire teams at every level.
Experience managing food ordering, stock control and forecasting against business demand.
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Commercial awareness and sound financial knowledge, including budgeting, food cost management and waste reduction.
A proactive, adaptable approach with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Why Work for Warner Hotels?
Free use of gym and leisure facilities 60% discounted food onsite Pension scheme A fantastic opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degrees and Apprenticeship level) 28 days annual leave per year (Inclusive of Bank Holidays) Cycle to Work Scheme 20% discount at breaks at Warner, Butlins
Head Chef - Runnymede in Surrey employer: Warner Hotels
Warner Hotels is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a vibrant work culture where creativity and collaboration thrive. Located in the picturesque Lakeside Coastal Village, Stoke-on-Trent, employees benefit from a supportive environment that values guest satisfaction and operational excellence, alongside competitive benefits and opportunities to shape memorable experiences for guests.
