Head Chef

Strand Palace Hotel

  • Central London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
Develop your career at Strand Palace - Great Place to Work 2024Join our team at Strand Palace, in the heart of central London! We are looking for a dedicated, passionate, and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. Help us bring our mission of 'Serving London Love' to life!About Strand PalacePart of London & Regional Hotels, Strand Palace is one of London's largest independent hotels. We have been welcoming guests from all corners of the UK and worldwide since 1909. Right in the heart of London, all 788 guest rooms, lobby, restaurant, and bar are refurbished to a modern and contemporary style inspired by the hotel's popular art deco era in the 1920's.About L+R HotelsL+R Hotels is a highly motivated, family-owned global hotel investment and management company, committed to delivering excellent hospitality and creating long-term sustainable value. The company owns an extensive portfolio, with approximately 21,500 bedrooms across 90 hotels in the UK, Continental Europe, the US, and the Caribbean.BenefitsWorking at Strand Palace has its perks. As part of our team, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:
  • Clear career pathways with paid training, development courses, and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow and succeed
  • Health cashback plan for dental, vision, physiotherapy, and many other expenses
  • Life assurance cover for peace of mind
  • 50% off food and drinks in our hotel bar and restaurant - for you and your friends, and family
  • Exclusive discounted room rates at Strand Palace for you and your loved ones
  • Free on-site yoga classes to help you unwind and stay active.
  • Special discounts at hotels around the world, including the L+R Hotels collection
  • Instant access to your wages through Wagestream - no more waiting for payday!
  • Free meals on every shift - breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
  • Earn up to £300 with our 'Introduce a Friend' bonus scheme when you refer someone great
  • Free laundry and dry cleaning - saving you time and money
  • Enjoy a paid half-day off on your birthday - because you deserve to celebrate!
  • Regular team socials and parties, including fun nights out at London activity bars - with free food, drinks, and great company
  • A paid volunteering day each year to support a cause close to your heart
  • 24/7 access to confidential support services, including counselling, legal advice, and financial guidance.
  • Northbank Privilege Card - giving you discounts at local shops, restaurants, and attractions.
Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure all food is cooked, prepared, and presented to the required standards and in line with food safety standards
  • Lead the Kitchen Team to deliver exceptional food to our guests
  • Create recipe sheets and allergen information for all items served before they are made available.
  • Oversee the development and delivery of meals in our staff restaurant
  • Check stock is at agreed levels, maintain stock rotation, and avoid wastage
  • Maintain the Kitchen's target gross profit % through the effective control of food costs, wastage, portion control, and payroll management
  • Manage staff rostering, absences and holidays ensuring adequate staffing levels to meet with business demand, whilst at the same time optimising wage costs. Liaise with agencies when needed
What We're Looking For
  • Proven leadership experience in within hospitality
  • Strong organisational skills, with experience managing large and diverse teams
  • Approachable, hands-on, and passionate about guest experience and team development
  • Drive to go above and beyond, in exceeding guest expectations and finding ways to continually improve service.
Join a Great Place to Work - Welcome to Strand PalaceStrand Palace has proudly earned the Great Place to Work certification, and for good reason. We're more than just a hotel - we're a team that values connection, quality, and a little fun along the way. Our culture thrives on exceptional service, genuine interactions, and a shared passion for hospitality.We describe ourselves as confident, creative, and personable - if that sounds like you, we think you'll fit right in.At Strand Palace, you'll join a friendly community. From themed staff lunches and charity walks to Executive Team breakfast service and monthly Town Hall events, we host a wide range of well-being activities that help our teams connect, recharge, and celebrate achievements across the hotel.We're also proud to be leaders in sustainability and social impact. Strand Palace has been awarded the Green Key for two consecutive years and is part of the FuturePlus programme - a commitment to creating a positive impact across environmental sustainability, social responsibility, diversity and inclusion, and climate action.Come be part of something meaningful.Join us at Strand Palace - where your personality and purpose can shine.

Strand Palace Hotel