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Head Chef at Hyatt Regency Birmingham - are you craving a new career?

We are excited to be recruiting for a Head Chef to join our Culinary Brigade! Reporting to the General Manager, you will oversee our Culinary team where care is our favourite flavor.

Discover a career you didn't know existed.

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the operation of the main kitchen, ensuring that all the outlets and banquets operate successfully and quality produce is delivered from the brigade with cost efficiency in mind. You will also directly manage the Stewarding function and take ownership of Food Hygiene and Kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards. You will liaise with the relevant Managers to ensure all outlets and banquets operate successfully, in accordance with the standard of the hotel and are individually profitable. You will ensure that all Senior Chefs are maximising colleague productivity and prepare annual operating budgets which will form part of the Business Plan.

Along with your role as an operational Head Chef, ensuring the brand standards are maintained, you will also oversee the day to day administration of the department, with a strong focus on cost management, Food Safety and Standards, dealing with any colleague issues and queries. You will ensure that all Chefs are actively engaged in their roles and will assist to maintain motivation in the department, by bringing an air of fun and creativity to the team. Encouraging and mentoring your chef’s you will encourage and support competitions and networking within the community.

What you can expect

Salary is between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending upon experience

Hyatt offers a great range of benefits, including:

1. Competitive salary and benefits package

2. Generous accommodation and dining discounts at Hyatt properties worldwide

3. Complimentary meals on duty

4. Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing to up to 33 days)

5. Access to Amala Club

6. Extensive learning and development opportunities, both internally and through external courses

7. Employee assistance program to support your well-being

8. A supportive working environment where your efforts are recognised and rewarded

9. A commitment to DE&I with opportunities for you to be part of one of our 4 UK DE&I Chapters

10. The opportunity to be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values passion, creativity, and collaboration

Terms & Conditions apply

Qualifications:

About you:

With previous experience as a Senior Sous or Head Chef in a similar size Hotel operation looking for a new challenge; you will have a thorough knowledge of a banqueting hotel operation, preferably with experience in luxury international brands. You will have a proven track record of managing and engaging a team, controlling food cost and budget management, as well as excellent hygiene ratings.

Qualifications in Kitchen Production (e.g. NVQ in Food Preparation or equivalent) will be required. Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene (FSMS) practices (with relevant qualifications) and occupational health and safety standards will be essential, conforming to UK standards.

Computer Skills in MS Office, and Recipe Maintenance System is preferred.

Hyatt Regency Birmingham is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Joining us means you will be part of the ever-growing Hyatt family which has 1150 hotels in over 70 countries and is recognised as a Great Place to Work Company! At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

Next Steps: Apply today for this  Head Chef role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels!

Primary Location: GB-ENG-Birmingham

Organization: Hyatt Regency Birmingham

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Administrative

Req ID: BIR000999

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.