Head Chef

PPHE Hotel Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization in Nottingham seeks a passionate Head Chef to manage their award-winning Pan-Asian Restaurant. In this key role, you will inspire and lead the kitchen team, creating innovative menus while ensuring high standards of service. The position offers competitive salary, wellness days, and great opportunities for personal and professional development. This role is perfect for a motivated individual ready to drive excellence in the kitchen while contributing to a memorable dining experience for guests.

Benefits

Wellness days

Competitive salary plus bonus

Discounted gym memberships

Free financial advice

Discounted hotel staff rates

Meals provided daily

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to create innovative dishes and menus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences.
• Develop new dishes and oversee menu planning.
• Ensure high standards of food safety and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Innovation

Communication

Team Development

Self-motivation

Job description

At Park Plaza, authenticity is at the heart of everything we do.

Park Plaza Nottingham is currently on the lookout for a passionate, energetic and organisedHead Chefto take charge of our Kitchen.

As ourHead Chefyou will look after our multi award winning Pan - Asian Restaurant Chino Latino, Rooms Service and Meeting & Events. We are looking for someone who will lead from the front and set the example for the team while delivering a memorable experience for all our guest's.

What we’re looking for in aHead Chef

• You inspire others: you are a positive role model whose passion for great food enthuses your whole team to be better.
• You are innovative: you have fresh ideas for ingredients, dishes and concepts. You will proactively participate in the planning and development of menus & concepts, displays a passionate approach towards the improvement of new methods of service.
• You are a connector: you develop productive relationships within the kitchen and with front of house teams – always looking for ways to improve as a whole.
• You are empowering: you are proactive in developing yourself and supporting others to learn and grow. You understand that encouraging personal accountability is key to your team realising their potential.
• You deliver: you are self-motivated and driven to set high standards for yourself and your kitchen. You are tenacious in achieving the goals you set.
• You share our values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Enthusiasm, Commitment, and Care.

As ourHead Chef,you will receive:

• Two wellness days per year, meaning all team members start with30 days of holiday per year(pro rata) – these increase with service!
• Salary:Competitive salary plus bonus
• Discounted gym memberships
• Access to free financial and mortgage advice
• Shift patterns are shared at least 2 weeks in advance so you can plan your life around work!
• Discounted hotel staff rates
• Two meals per day, every day (including days off if you wish to come in!)
• Great Learning and development opportunities
• Renowned for creating memorable moments, Park Plaza caters to both leisure and business travellers with stylish guest rooms and versatile meeting facilities which are perfectly complemented by award-winning restaurants and bars.