Head Chef – Events Kitchen

Company: The Peninsula London
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Location: London
Job Description:

The Peninsula London is delighted to announce that we are seeking a Head Chef to join our Events Kitchen team. This service is critical to the success of any guest experience, providing a quality menu in conjunction with high levels of dining service within the function rooms or Ballroom. This position will have a great passion for quality food and ingredients and be able to work flexibly within a kitchen brigade. 

  • An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
  • Market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits
  • Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team
  • Key Accountabilities

  • Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guests experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion for excellence
  • Coordinate and direct all aspects of the Events kitchen operation
  • Develop and produce all food required for the assigned kitchen
  • Control the ordering and requisitions to meet budgeted costs
  • Develop, motivate, supervise and coach departmental employees in maintaining a culture in compliance with mission, vision, values, and cores principles HSH
  • Administer the duty schedules and present them to the Executive Sous Chef for approval
  • Supervise the work allocation to staff according to their knowledge and skill level
  • Maintain technical worksheets, recipes and costing up to date
  • Ensure personnel, physical and environmental hygiene is maintained in adherence to HACCP
  • Always keep the kitchen equipment in pristine condition to maximize its operating life
  • Collaborate with the Food and Beverage team and the catering team and all necessary stakeholders to achieve marketing and business goals and objectives.
  • General Requirements

  • Extensive technical knowledge and current culinary trends and high level of creativity.
  • Extensive experience in management of chefs. 
  • Minimum 6-8 year experience in 5-star hotel with large banquet or employee restaurant
  • 3-4 years in charge of the department.
  • Ability to maintain an extremely sanitary environment while working
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the team.
  • Flexibility and capability of working under pressure
  • We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly. 

    Posted: March 14th, 2026