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  1. Full-Time
  2. Permanent
  3. Culinary
  4. ACCOR

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Novotel Sheffield Centre, Sheffield, United Kingdom

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REF75675Q

Head chef

Region

Europe and North Africa


Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.


Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and creative Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food, possess excellent leadership skills, and have a proven track record in menu creation, food quality control, and team management. The Head Chef will be responsible for ensuring the kitchen runs efficiently while maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and culinary excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Kitchen Leadership:
    • Manage and oversee all kitchen operations.
    • Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff.
    • Ensure efficient and professional food preparation and service.
  • Menu Development:
    • Design, test, seasonal menus.
    • Maintain food quality and consistency across all dishes.
    • Consider customer preferences, dietary requirements, and cost margins.
  • Inventory and Cost Management:
    • Monitor food inventory and place orders as needed.
    • Control food costs and minimize waste.
    • Ensure proper storage and labelling of food items.
  • Health & Safety:
    • Enforce compliance with food hygiene, safety standards, and sanitation regulations.
    • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen at all times.
  • Team work:
    • Work closely with front-of-house staff and management to ensure customer satisfaction.
    • Participate in staff meetings and contribute to business development strategies.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Head Chef, or experienced sous chef
  • Relevant hospitality qualifications and  professional training.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Creativity and passion for food presentation and innovation.

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

LET YOUR PASSION SHINE

We foster our creativity, our excellence and progressiveness. We interconnect with each other and our environment, to create a new kind of quiet luxury. With us, you can take pride in being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to make your own meaningful impact.

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Let your passion shine

We take pride in promoting heartfelt hospitality with a French Zest, valuing passion, excellence and emotional intelligence. We pioneer a committed and sustainable approach to luxury, encouraging openness and inclusivity. We value new encounters with colleagues and guests from all horizons with a goal of creating a distinctive culture together.

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