Chef de Cuisine/Restaurant Head Chef - Six Senses London

As Chef de Cuisine (Restaurant Head Chef), I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.  

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and its strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, adopted within the hotel/resort.

Duties and Responsibilities  

As Chef de Cuisine, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the hotel restaurant kitchen to provide exceptional product and service within brand operating standards.  

The duties and responsibilities will include:

• Keep abreast of industry trends and practices and update knowledge and skills to improve the product and service offering.
• Continually focus on the rejuvenation of the culinary experience. 
• Products and services will be constantly assessed and reviewed to remain relevant, innovative and in keeping with Six Senses wellness and sustainability practices. 
• All aspects of wellness and nutrition initiatives will be adopted and implemented throughout the operation with particular focus on growing or making our own products.
• Establish purchasing practices that meet the requirements of the Six Senses nutrition and sustainability platforms.
• Constantly assess Menus and Wine Lists to remain relevant and in line with Eat With Six Senses practices.
• Instill a cost-focused philosophy through training and education.  
• Establish and deliver pre-established financial returns related to revenue generation, profitability and ROIC.
• Operate the department consistent with all legal, statutory and financial requirements and documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards, host management practices and budgetary controls are implemented, reviewed and maintained to ensure the successful operation of the hotel. 

Qualifications

To execute the position of Chef de Cuisine, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Culinary Arts, or related field plus 5 or more years related experience, including management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Fluent in English; I understand that additional languages are preferred.  
• Technical skills include advanced Microsoft Office and familiarity with hotel/restaurant POS systems. 
• Demonstrated people management skills. 

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Chef de Cuisine at Six Senses London. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.

Six Senses London is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.