Head Chef

Here at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Liverpool, we take pride in our colourful personalities, positivity, sense of fun and a deep-routed passion for hospitality. It’s in our make-up!

At the heart of the city, a 3-minute walk from Moorfields station, a stone’s throw from Liverpool ONE and a meander from the famous docks, we are central to the world famous highlights this cultural city has to offer.

We are currently seeking an experienced and autonomous Head Chef on a full-time basis. Our ideal candidate has worked in a similar type property and will thrive on the successful running of this iconic 4 Star hotel and stunning events space.

Our Rewards:

· Free meals on duty

· Excellent Career and Development Opportunities

· Caring for our communities through our Corporate Responsibility Initiatives (https://cr.hilton.com)

· Global Hilton Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to availability)

· Global Hilton Friends and Family Discounts: discounted hotel nights (subject to availability)

· Holidays: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)

The Role:

As Head Chef you will oversee all areas of menu development and food production where we blend the mixture of culinary classics with a taste of the Mediterranean. This is a hands-on role, working alongside the team to deliver consistently exceptional food.

With a passion and understanding of hospitality, you will inspire and lead your team from the front, establishing best practices of COSHH, Food Hygiene, Allergen Compliance and HACCP.

As an Executive Chef you will have a strong business and financial acumen, controlling costs, budgets and ensuring the procurement of the best quality and value produce.

You will be competent in leading the team to produce high volume dishes and ensuring your brigade’s continual training and development. You will have confidence in maintaining communicative relationships with all departments, reporting to the General Manager and Senior Stakeholders.

Key Tasks will involve the following:

• Developing new menus and innovative ideas.

• To ensure that the brigade is trained and following a succession plan for continuous development and the achievement of high standards and consistency.

• Ensuring clear and straightforward communication is maintained between the Kitchen and Front of House departments.

• To be responsible for ensuring that kitchen management duties are complete inclusive but not limited to allergens, COSHH, HACCP and Health and Safety.

• Accountability for successful brand and internal audit results.

• Control and maintenance of kitchen rotas, payroll budgets and staff holiday requests using Fourth HR systems.

• Promotion of a positive and collaborative culture within the kitchen.

• Taking an active role in Recruitment, Training and Staff retention in conjunction with the HR Manager.

• A strong understanding of budgets and financial performance, review of profitability, dish costings, stock ordering, rotation and wastage.

So, if you have a great personality, are innovative, results driven and can lead from the front to inspire a team, then we want to hear from you!

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: £42,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Liverpool, Merseyside: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Cooking: 10 years (required)
• Head Chef: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person