Executive Chef

The Kensington, London The Kensington is set in one of London's most desirable locations, surrounded by museums and walking distance from the shops of South Kensington and Knightsbridge. A luxury hotel with an ambience reminiscent of a private members club, 150 individually designed rooms and suites, Town House restaurant and K Bar, make it the perfect hidden spot. The Kensington Hotel is looking for an exceptionally talented Executive Chef . Responsible for managing and inspiring all aspects of the kitchen, including co-ordinating the activities and training for all chefs and kitchen personnel to ensure a creative, efficient and profitable service. Maximise the profitability of the kitchen operation through effective cost controls. Maintain consistent standards of service, ensuring customer standards of service, ensuring customer satisfaction. Create a working environment that supports the organisational values. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the running of the kitchen and ensure an excellent service to the guests Preparation of budgets and forecasting Optimising all available resources to maintain high levels of productivity and performance Track food costs and assist in the development of departmental budgets Using available management information to inform proactive continuous business improvement activity (i.e. feedback from guests), responding proactively to address and correct any areas of underperformance Ensure effective cost control through minimisation of waste and food allocation techniques without compromising standards and service delivery Set up control systems to ensure that all goods received into the kitchen are checked against delivery notes and those delivery notes are checked against invoices Work with finance on purchasing systems to maximize quality at the best available prices Take responsibility for the preparation of statistical, performance and forecast information on a weekly/ monthly basis Positively approach all sales opportunities in order to maximise hotel revenue to meet budgeted targets Responsible for the preparation of the departmental payroll forecast on a weekly basis, controlling payroll in line with budget Be aware of daily arrivals and to ensure proper planning is in place to ensure guest expectations are met Work closely with the F&B Manager to ensure a consistency of communication is maintained Continuously strive to provide food of excellent taste, quality and presentation, which will exceed guests' expectations Consistent delivery of the brand and proud values during yours and your team's interactions with the guests The Perks of working for The Kensington Hotel: TripAdvisor Incentives Upselling incentives Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days Free meals on duty 50% discount when dining with The Doyle Collection Discounted rates when staying in our hotels Training dedicated to personal development Cycle to work scheme Discounts in selected stores and online shops Life Insurance and Company Pension Complimentary uniform and dry cleaning One paid volunteering day per year Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme Hotel Incentives and rewards Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team get togethers Refer a Friend bonus scheme TPBN1_UKCT