Job Ref:

AM14676

Branch:

Doubletree by Hilton Southampton

Location:

Doubletree by Hilton Southampton, Southampton

Salary/Benefits:

Competitive Salary

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Hours per week:

40

Posted date:

14/08/2025

Closing date:

16/09/2025

Would you like to work for a company that gives you:£250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend to come and join our team - TandCs applyLong service recognition Cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up.Rewards your hard work by offering you the below team benefits when you join us:Meals provided whilst on shiftSales incentives and initiative rewardsDiscounted / Free use of leisure facilities

Hotel specificFree Car Parking

Hotel specificStays in our hotels at discounted prices

orEven free stays in our hotels as one of our rewards and recognition incentives,Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel Group Brand PortfolioFully funded apprenticeships

TandCs applyAnnual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank HolidaysOpportunity to buy additional holiday entitlementsPension enrolmentDoes the below sound like you?Passionate and willingness to learnPositive attitude and someone who makes our guests smileGenuinely friendly and caringEnjoys working as part of a teamAmbitious and hard workingAbility to build relationships, internal and external, to the hotel and the CompanyExcellent planning and organizational skillsAbility to multi-task and meet deadlinesGood communication and excellent grooming standardsEye for detail and a passion for foodDeliver exceptional customer experiences all the timeIs the Head Chef role for you for you, do you have you the skill set and experience to take on this role?

Then whats stopping you?Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for a Head ChefWe offer our employees excellent opportunities to grow and develop within the Klarent Hospitality Group Brand Portfolio, we pride ourselves on ensuring that our staff are rewarded and recognised for their hard work, commitments, and long service.Klarent Hospitality operates branded hotels in key locations across the UK and Ireland. We will nurture talent and smart investment to drive superior performance and growth.The Role:As Head Chef, you are fully responsible for developing the reputation of the hotel through the production of excellent quality food throughout the hotelDevelopment and lead of a high-quality kitchen brigadeA Head Chef will oversee the operational management of the kitchen and Team Members.Identify an effective approach to succession planningCreate menus that meet and exceed customers'' needs and conform to brand standardsEnsure the consistent production of high-quality food through all hotel food outletsDevelop positive customer relations through proactive interaction with Guests, Team Members, contractors, and suppliersResolve, promptly and completely, any issues that may arise in the kitchen or related areas among Guests and Team MembersManage department operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and waste managementLocated just outside the city centre, minutes from the M3 and M27 motorways, DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton offers easy access to plenty of activities. Set sail on a cruise from Southampton docks, take the family for a fun day out at Paultons Park or visit Marwell Zoo. We are just minutes from Southampton Airport and two large train stations, making getting around the city easy. Take in the fresh country air when you visit the beautiful New Forest from your base in Southampton, the closest city to the forest.Savor a DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie upon arrival and settle into your modern guest room or suite. All rooms feature a 32-inch LCD TV and WiFi access. Our suites provide extra space, a seating area, coffee machine and a later check-out time. Upgrade to a Deluxe Room to enjoy additional amenities such as fluffy bathrobes and slippers, a welcome plate and a one-hour extended checkout.Set on a hill, our hotel is located over five floors and features modern decor throughout. We are nestled among a woodland backdrop, providing wonderful views and photo opportunities for weddings and special events. Keep up your fitness routine in the 24-hour fitness center or simply relax on the terrace of our restaurant, Bracken Place, and take in the garden view. The cosy bar also offers the perfect spot to unwind with comfy sofas and a large screen TV.

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