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Head Chef

Henrietta Hotel

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Head Chef

About the job

Reports to: Executive Chef and General Manager
Based in London

Description of the job:
We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to join our friendly team, work alongside the bar team and
develop the service style.

About us:
Henrietta Hotel is the first hotel in London from Experimental Group (Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels,
Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown). Established in 2017 in the heart of Covent Garden, the hotel is composed of 18 rooms. At the end of 2020, 22 brand new rooms will be available across the street.
The restaurant, Henrietta Bistro, 90 covers, is launching a new concept inspired by Italian cuisine.

Supported by the Executive chef, you will be in charge of running the kitchen team and ensure a smooth
service in a day-to-day operation.
We will expect from you, cooperation but also autonomy and creativity to develop the new cuisine concept.

About you:
• Experience of running your own section in a professional kitchen
• Be passionate about for food and wine industry
• Culinary school diploma
• Knowledge of best cooking practices
• Have a team spirit
• Creative skills
• Attention to details and customer needs
• Ability to multitask
• Good leadership, organizational and management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Fluent level of English
• The ability to overcome any food production problems
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinating with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency
and staffing
• Ensuring the consistent smooth running of each food section
• Ensuring effective control of stock purchasing, receipt, storage, preparation and service with regard
to quality and quantity.
• Maintaining a high level of food quality and production with the aim of exceeding our guest’s
expectations.
• Ensuring that the food operations are controlled in order to reach the desired cost of sales,
maximizing potential and optimizing resources.
• Ensuring that all Health and Safety regulations are adhered and applied
• Organizing orders, deal and maintain cooperation with suppliers
• Recruiting, training, motivating and managing team
• Completing the staff rotas
• Planning menu , creating new dishes which are both innovative and profitable
The role offers fantastic development opportunities and long-term career progression within the company, which
owns numerous sites across the city and has immediate plans to grow even further

About you

Experience 2-3 Years
  • Language required: English.

The company

The Experimental Group was founded in 2007 by three childhood friends, Olivier Bon, Pierre-Charles Cros, and Romée de Goriainoff. Xavier Padovani later joined them and shared their vision: to offer the ultimate hospitality experience to an ever-demanding clientele. Celebrated for bringing the cocktail bar culture to Paris, the Experimental Group operates Experimental Cocktail Club bars in Paris, London, Venice and Verbier; wine bars, Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, in Paris, London and New York City; restaurants and beach clubs in Menorca, Verbier, Paris, Venice, Ibiza and London; and hotels in London, the Cotswolds, Paris, Ibiza, Verbier, Menorca, Venice and Biarritz.

Our philosophy of service is constituted and affirmed by three key principles: the quality of its products, the precision of service, and the warm welcome of our guests.

This is what transcends time and creates a unique, trusting relationship with each and every client in The Experimental Group all around the world !

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Head Chef

London, United Kingdom

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