Job Description
We are looking for a committed and motivated Head Chef to lead the passionate kitchen team at The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay at the iconic Savoy Hotel.
The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay is a beautifully classic, yet stylish all-day dining restaurant in the heart of The Savoy Hotel.
The River Restaurant showcases the very best shellfish and seafood the UK has to offer. From fresh oysters, ceviche and caviar served at the centre-piece raw bar, to an incredible à la carte menu including butter baked cod, grilled lobster and whole dayboat fish.
With panoramic views across the River Thames and Victoria Embankment Gardens, The River Restaurant blends The Savoy’s glorious architecture with a light and polished interior, designed by world renowned designer Russell Sage.
The Head Chef must have:
- The motivation and leadership skill to represent the Gordon Ramsay Brand and its world class hospitality standards
- Previous experience as a Head Chef within a premium high-volume quality restaurant, either independent or part of a 5 star hotel
- A solid understanding of classic cooking methods and seasonality, as well as an ability to innovate and create
- A keen eye for detail to ensure delivery of the standards and the highest levels of food quality at all times
- A proven track record of recruiting, developing, motivating and retaining a high performing kitchen team
- A strong personality, with confidence and enthusiasm to lead the team in the day to day running of the kitchen
- Exceptional communication skills – verbal and written – to ensure clear communication with all stakeholders
- Ability to multi task and effectively manage relationships at all levels
Key Accountabilities:
- Being the key leader of the kitchen, effectively managing the team and driving food quality and standards
- Responsibility for leading, inspiring and motivating the team to achieve loyalty and retention
- Responsible for the overall compliance of Health & Safety, and Food Safety to both statutory, and Gordon Ramsay Restaurants standards
- Ensuring the supply chain is effectively implemented and controlled in keeping with the concept and in line with Gordon Ramsay Restaurant standards
- Effective management of the food margin within the targets set
- Effectively coordinate, control and manage all resources and commercials to deliver all targets of the P&L
What we offer you:
- Competitive Salary
- Potential Bonus structure
- Single Medical Insurance
- Wage stream employer-Employees can access up to 50% of wages before payday
- Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally
- Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energizing and professional restaurant environment
- A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in UK restaurants
- 50% discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses for you and Friends & Family
- 30% discount for your Friends & Family in all UK Restaurants
- Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotels.
- Gympass - discounted membership and access to hundreds of gyms, studios, fitness classes and wellness apps
- MYNDUP - you can get up to 2 hours a month free, anonymous mental health support & wellbeing, counselling or therapy
- Meals on duty
- Discounted access to the CODE hospitality app
If you’d like to develop your career in a best-in-class global restaurant business - apply today
We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process.