Executive head chef - united kingdom, hull, east yorkshire

about us

the principal york are looking for an executive head chef to lead our growing kitchen team,

salary up to £54,000 per annum – plus up to 15% annual bonus

as executive head chef, you will be responsible for overseeing and developing smooth operations of a busy kitchen, with emphasis on quality and presentation and maximising every opportunity to ensure profit and cost margins are met and consistently kept in line with budget. you will be menu planning, cost, and budget controlling to ensure food cost is achieved.

as executive chef you are responsible for recruitment, training, and development of the team to ensure we deliver exceptional service whilst maintaining strict controls of food safety/health & safety to ensure statutory compliance.

based in the principal york you will be part of a family of passionate people who know that being the best doesn’t always mean working around the clock.

your core purpose will be:

contributes to the creation of, and executes hotel food and beverage strategy
accountable for the integration of the kitchen departments promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment
fully accountable for the quality of all food leaving the kitchens
accountable for overall performance of the team including guest experience, workforce planning (including recruitment and rostering) and departmental profit delivery
attract, develop and retain talent
analyse problems to understand underlying issues and root causes and makes right
create environment where best practice can be shared
owns with manager, performance reviews and ongoing colleague engagement
can explain the purpose and vision of the department in a way which is meaningful and motivating
aware of market trends and able to develop a compelling case to implement new food

to be successful as our executive head chef you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards. experience operating as an executive chef for more than 2 years in a branded luxury 4* hotel environment with large conference facilities for up to 300 and multiple f&b outlets is essential.

you must demonstrate strong h&s knowledge & haacp systems knowledge, with the ability to engineer profitable seasonable menus with calories count.

as executive head chef you must have experience with managing team of more than 15 colleagues.

ultimately, your insight, commitment and pride in your work will make you an integral part of the principal family.

what we offer

what’s in for you as a executive head chef (just in case you need more persuading)

not bragging but we are part of the ihg hotels and resort family, ftse 100 company, market leader in delivering true hospitality for good around the world

upto £54,000 per annum basic pay, plus up to 15% hotel annual bonus
31 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (pro rated) (increases annually 1 day per year)
worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room rates
discounts on retail and various activities through our benefit portal
employee assistance programme 24/7
recognition programmes
opportunities for career progression and to transfer around the world
meals whilst on duty
opportunities to get involved in our charitable and community activities
most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual

the hotel :

the principal york being steps from the train station and is the perfect base from which to discover the historic city of york. blending the grandeur of late-victorian architecture with the comforts of modern travel, at principal york offers we offer our guests the warmest welcome this side of the pennines. our hotel and teams combined, make the principal york more than just a place to sleep. it is a place of memories.

if you feel you are the right candidate for the role as our executive head chef, then please click ‘apply’ now!

we’d love to hear from you!

you must meet the legal requirements to work in the uk.

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