Chef de Cuisine
- london, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
About Four Seasons
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
About Four Seasons
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
About the location
Set in a restored 18th-century manor in the English countryside, just 40 minutes away from London, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire offers a humble, comfortable and welcoming home away from home. With 500 acres of bucolic landscape, our hotel grounds allow you to enjoy an unrivalled sense of escape with unlimited access to nature, wildlife and unique outdoor experiences. Whether you're visiting with your loved one, family or pets, our facilities welcome you with seasonal food and drink options, spa treatments, pop-ups and event spaces with sustainable innovations throughout.
The Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is a resort hotel in the countryside, just 10 minutes from the town of Fleet and Farnham and 45 minutes from London. With a varied selection of restaurants focusing on use of local produce, banqueting for 200 and with 24-hour room service, our guests have a lovely collection to choose from.
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative Chef de Cuisine to oversee the culinary operation within The Wild Carrot restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire. Working closely with The Executive and Executive Sous Chef, this is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished and creative chef with a passion for quality, seasonal ingredients, and delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will be responsible for leading and inspiring a talented team, maintaining the highest culinary standards, and ensuring guests enjoy unforgettable meals during their stay.
What You Will Do
- Lead & inspire the kitchen team, ensuring a collaborative, high performance environment.
- Oversee all kitchen operations, including menu development, food preparation and presentation.
- Ensure all culinary offerings meet Four Seasons standards of excellence, incorporating seasons and locally sourced inredients.
- Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and budget controls, ensuring cost efficiency and minimizing waste.
- Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety in compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Work closely with the hotel’s management team to create unique, guest-focused dining experiences.
- Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement in the kitchen.
- Provide leadership, training, and development opportunities for the kitchen staff, helping them grow in their culinary careers.
What You Will Bring
- Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or similar senior kitchen role in a luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant.
- Extensive knowledge of modern cooking techniques and trends, with a strong appreciation for seasonal ingredients.
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills with a passion for mentoring and developing talent.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of culinary excellence and guest satisfaction.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work well within a dynamic team environment.
- Relevant culinary qualifications and certifications.
- Experience in managing kitchen budgets, costs, and inventory control.
What We Offer
- Excellent Training & Career development opportunities.
- Hotel Service Charge.
- Hotel Annual Incentive Plan
- Up to 20 complimentary nights at any Four Seasons Hotel or Resort around the world with years of service.
- Free meals at Henry's while on duty including fruits, coffee/tea available throughout the day.
- Shuttle bus service from the hotel between Fleet & Church Crookham.
- Holiday entitlement increases with years of service up to 33 days off.
- Bupa dental plan available after 6 months of service.
- Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential!!
- Free uniform dry cleaning available.
- Annual themed employee party and many social, charitable & sporting events throughout the year.
- Access to Wagestream - salary advance benefit.
- Employee recognition programmes.