Night Chef - London

Firmdale Hotels is a collection of award-winning, luxury boutique hotels situated in the heart of London and New York. We pride ourselves on our unique design, exceptional service, and commitment to providing a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere for our guests. At Firmdale, we believe in nurturing talent and providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop within the hospitality industry.

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Night Chef to join our dynamic Kitchen Team at the prestigious Haymarket Hotel. As a Night Chef, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality dishes during the night shift, ensuring that our guests receive the best culinary experience possible even during late hours.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook dishes to the highest standards, maintaining consistency and quality throughout the night.
• Oversee kitchen operations during night hours, ensuring all health and safety regulations are followed.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to plan and develop new menu items.
• Manage inventory and ensure proper storage and handling of ingredients.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment.
• Communicate effectively with other team members to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.

What you Need:

• Proven experience as a chef in a similar role, preferably with night shift experience.
• A passion for food and a creative approach to menu development.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• The ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of 17.00 plus service charge.
• Flexible work schedule with 4 days on and 4 days off.
• Access to Wagestream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching.
• Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies)
• Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talentFlexible scheduling without split shifts
• Dry cleaning service for work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning
• Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service
• Season ticket loan for convenient commuting
• Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons
• Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions
• Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards
• One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work
• Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
• And much more!!

Why join Firmdale Hotels?

Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York. World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels are trailblazers in hospitality and design.

We are delighted to have been recognised by the hospitality and travel industries for the great work our teams have achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:

• Times Best Places to Work 2024
• The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 for outstanding contribution to International Trade
• Manager of the Year - Helle Jensen - Cateys 2024
• Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - Jamie Atkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Food & Beverage Manager of the Year Finalist - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024
• Ham Yard Hotel - two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AA Breakfast Award
• Dorset Square Hotel - One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024
• Warren Street Hotel - Travel & Leisure 'IT List' best hotels in the world
• Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and Warren Street - Michelin keys
• The Soho Hotel and Ham Yard - Conde Nast Traveller 2023 Top Hotels in London.
• Number Sixteen - Best Boutique Hotels in London, The Times, 2024.

You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/b/awards-accolades/

If you are enthusiastic about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Haymarket Hotel and take the next step in your hospitality career with Firmdale Hotels.

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.