Head Chef/ Kitchen Manager at Accor

Crawley, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

38000.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Kitchen Management, Culinary Leadership, Food Safety, HACCP, Stock Control, Waste Management, Staff Training, Rota Management, Menu Execution, Team Motivation

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Company Description "Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/ Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS" Job Description Head Chef / Kitchen Manager ibis Styles London Gatwick Airport We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen at our open‑plan Wanderlust Bar & Restaurant. This is a fully operational role where you’ll be on the pass, cooking during service, and leading by example. You’ll take full responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen, delivering consistently high‑quality food in a fast‑paced hotel environment. Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum Hours: Full‑time Benefits: Hotel discounts, birthday day off, and more Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage daily kitchen operations while remaining hands‑on Prepare and present food to a consistently high standard Manage, train, and motivate the kitchen team Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, and health & safety standards Oversee stock control, ordering, rotas, and waste management Work closely with the Food & Beverage team to ensure smooth service Requirements: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior kitchen role (hotel, pub, or restaurant) Strong leadership skills with a hands‑on approach Solid knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations Flexible to work evenings and weekends With over 180 bedrooms, food is a key part of our guest experience. If you’re a confident kitchen leader who enjoys being on the tools while driving standards, we’d love to hear from you. Additional Information Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. Job-Category: Culinary Job Type: Permanent Job Schedule: Full-Time Compensation: GBP 38000 - GBP 38000 - yearly

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage daily kitchen operations while remaining hands-on during service to ensure high-quality food delivery. Oversee staff training, food safety compliance, and operational tasks such as stock control and waste management.