Head Chef

We are looking a Head Chef to lead our team in The Hoxton, Southwark in our Albie Restaurant. 

The Hoxton, Southwark, our third in London, only a skip & a hop away from the South Bank. There’ll be something for everyone: 192 rooms, The Apartment (our unique meeting & events space), a stunning roof-top restaurant and bar with indoor and outdoor seating, plus our brand-new coworking space spread over six floors, and our Albie is our all-day neighbourhood restaurant, serving up familiar classics with a twist, inspired by the diverse international food scene of the surrounding neighbourhood.

What’s in it for you…

• Competitive salary
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, eligibility to take part in the company discretionary bonus scheme and life insurance.
• A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing.
• It’s ok not to be Ok, we have a confidential hotline for any support you require about anything and a network of mental health first aiders.
• Treat yourself once in a while with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners.
• Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift.
• Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest (even if you decide to leave us!)
• Free night at The Hoxton every year and something a little extra £££ when you hit the big milestones!
• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
• Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work.
• Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• Regular team get togethers, from our team drinks to our (pretty special!) bi-annual parties – we know how to have a good time!
• Enhanced family leave for when you’re expanding your family.
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.

What you’ll do…

• Lead a large, dynamic kitchen team
• Drive innovation and create a culture of menu development whilst still delivering on the framework of a Hoxton Restaurant menu, with a backbone of simple and classic favourites
• Have a firm grip on the costs of the restaurant kitchen, always striving to find efficient solutions whilst maintaining the quality and integrity of the menu
• Both guest and team experience will be at the heart of all you do. You’ll lead your team by example, keeping them involved and motivated; helping them feel empowered and supported, confident in providing top Hox experiences for our guests and comfortable turning to you with questions.

What we’re looking for…

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar Head Chef role in a busy, bustling environment with freshness and provenance of ingredients as a key priority
• Proven track record managing large kitchen teams
• A true passion for creativity whilst maintaining the integrity of our brand standards through the dishes on the menu
• You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in chef whites here
• Passion for hospitality – you’re all about creating memorable experiences for others, be they guests or colleagues
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way