Head Chef

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Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
Hours: Full-time
Location: The Imperial, Bloomsbury, London
About Us:
Imperial London Hotels is a family-run company with a 187-year legacy, dedicated to putting authentic London experiences within everyones reach. In Summer 2026, we open the doors to our fully re-imagined hotel, The Imperial a new lifestyle offering within our portfolio.
About the Role:
As Head Chef , you will lead the culinary heartbeat of The Imperial. Our food philosophy is modern, seasonal and ingredient led beautifully presented without being fussy and always rooted in quality, provenance and thoughtful portioning.
Youll shape the hotels complete food offering across restaurants, room service and events, delivering dishes that feel current, photogenic and joyfully flavour forward. Your leadership will underpin a kitchen that is energised, disciplined, commercially strong and proud of what it produces every single day.
What Youll Be Doing:
Lead menu creation across all hotel outlets with seasonal, trend aware dishes
Maintain high standards through clear specs, allergen matrices and plate presentation
Balance creativity and commerciality through thoughtful menu engineering
Own the pass with pace, precision and pride
Recruit, train and inspire a skilled, motivated team
Build a positive, inclusive kitchen culture
Provide ongoing coaching, skills development and clear progression
Oversee mise en place discipline, prep plans and service sequencing
Ensure BOH organisation thats always guest ready
Partner seamlessly with F&B and Guest Experience teams
Lead HACCP, allergens, temperature logs and all due diligence
Maintain impeccable kitchen safety, organisation and equipment care
Liaise confidently with EHO and close corrective actions swiftly
Own stock integrity, waste reduction and supplier negotiation
Analyse sales mix to refine menus and grow spend per head
Reduce food waste through prep discipline and clever specials
Champion responsible sourcing, energy aware cooking and recycling
Who You Are:
An experienced Head Chef from premium, high volume hotels or destination restaurants
A natural leader with high standards and a calm, coaching style
Deeply knowledgeable in UK food safety, allergens, HACCP and audits
Commercially minded, analytically strong and confident with systems
Skilled across core sections, dietary adaptations and modern culinary trends
Supported by formal culinary qualifications and food safety certifications
Whats In It for You:
28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
Access to ILH Training Academy?programmes,?apprenticeships?and supported study?
Holiday Purchase Scheme?
Complimentary uniform dry cleaning, plus discounted personal dry cleaning?
Interest free Season Ticket Loan?
Workplace?Pension?
Team member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount?
50% discount across ILH?F&B?outlets?
Discounted drinks at Blooms Café?
Employee funded Health Cash Plan?
Local Bloomsbury discounts?
Early Pay access?
Shopping discounts with selected retailers?
Salary?sacrifice?schemes?including?nursery care, cycle to work and technology?
Access to mental health first aiders, wellbeing?support?and the Employee Assistance? xwzovoh Programme
Ready to Help Shape the Future of Imperial?
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