Head Chef - Events Kitchen

The Peninsula London is delighted to announce that we are seeking a Head Chef to join our Events Kitchen team. This service is critical to the success of any guest experience, providing a quality menu in conjunction with high levels of dining service within the function rooms or Ballroom. This position will have a great passion for quality food and ingredients and be able to work flexibly within a kitchen brigade.      • An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London • Market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits • Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team     Key Accountabilities   • Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guests experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion for excellence • Coordinate and direct all aspects of the Events kitchen operation • Develop and produce all food required for the assigned kitchen • Control the ordering and requisitions to meet budgeted costs • Develop, motivate, supervise and coach departmental employees in maintaining a culture in compliance with mission, vision, values, and cores principles HSH • Administer the duty schedules and present them to the Executive Sous Chef for approval • Supervise the work allocation to staff according to their knowledge and skill level • Maintain technical worksheets, recipes and costing up to date • Ensure personnel, physical and environmental hygiene is maintained in adherence to HACCP • Always keep the kitchen equipment in pristine condition to maximize its operating life • Collaborate with the Food and Beverage team and the catering team and all necessary stakeholders to achieve marketing and business goals and objectives.   General Requirements   • Extensive technical knowledge and current culinary trends and high level of creativity. • Extensive experience in management of chefs.  • Minimum 6-8 year experience in 5-star hotel with large banquet or employee restaurant * 3-4 years in charge of the department. • Ability to maintain an extremely sanitary environment while working • Ability to communicate effectively with the team. • Flexibility and capability of working under pressure     We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.    [https://performancemanager10.successfactors.com/doc/custom/hshmanagemD/PLN-benefits-Grade-B.gif]