Head Chef

Gloucester Robinswood Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western

The Opportunity

As the Head Chef of our hotel, you will lead a team of talented culinary professionals, and be responsible for their management, training, and development to ensure exceptional standards are achieved.

Under your expert guidance, your team will showcase their culinary skills and knowledge to create unforgettable guest experiences. Our menu features a range of feel-good comfort foods, healthy options, and modern British and European cuisine.

You will be pivotal in monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins and will implement and maintain strict food safety and health and safety protocols to ensure statutory compliance.

As the Head Chef, you will lead and develop a passionate team of chefs, playing a crucial role in their professional growth. Your wealth of knowledge and experience will be shared to deliver culinary excellence and best practices.

Benefits

  • Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
  • Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
  • Eye care
  • Free legal & money advice
  • Counseling sessions
  • Hospital & death benefit plans
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
  • Recipe ideas
  • Advice on keeping active and healthy living
  • Wellbeing podcasts and tv
  • Breathing exercises
  • 24/7 advice and support line
  • Team reward & recognition
  • Free meals on duty
  • Free parking

Ideal Candidate

  • 3+ years of experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume, hospitality environment
  • Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques, ingredients, and equipment
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
  • Degree or diploma in culinary arts or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures

If you are a passionate and skilled culinary professional who is looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Hotel

Just 5 minutes from the M5 and a short taxi ride from Gloucester train station, you’ll find the Gloucester Hotel, part of the Signature Collection By Best Western. Conveniently located between junctions 11A and 12 of the M5, the hotel is only a 5-7 minute drive from the motorway, whether you’re traveling north or south.

The hotel features 95 bedrooms, including 6 family rooms, and meeting rooms for up to 180 delegates. It also has a Civil Ceremony licence and a versatile wedding suite that can accommodate up to 200 guests. Guests can enjoy the health club, which includes a squash court, beauty treatment area, swimming pool, and children’s pool.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.