Head Chef at The Kensington

If you love making guests feel special and want to be a part of a great team that is passionate about hospitality, this opportunity to join us is perfect.

Reporting directly to the Executive Head Chef, the ideal Head Chef for The Kensington Hotel will have previous management experience in a similar role, confident in delivering consistent high standards of food and service to our guests. The ability to motivate and inspire a young kitchen team is vital to your success, as will be your desire to support Chef Apprenticeship initiatives and your team’s professional development.

The perks of working as a Head Chef at The Kensington

  • Contract based on 40 hours per week
  • Overtime available, paid hourly rate
  • 28 days of holiday including public holidays, increasing with length of service
  • Company pension scheme
  • In-house training team dedicated to your personal development and career progression
  • Large range of Learning and Development across all levels and department
  • Free meals on duty as well as breakfast to get to you started
  • Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team get together’s
  • Fun and interactive reward & recognition incentives
  • A great working environment with a leading London reputation for al fresco dining
  • £ Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

    • As a Head Chef at The Kensington, you will be working for the family owned Doyle Collection Hotel group, which means there are plenty of opportunities for your career to grow in the UK and further afield in Ireland and the USA!

    The Kensington, London

    The Kensington is set in one of London’s most desirable locations, surrounded by museums and walking distance from the shops of South Kensington and Knightsbridge. A luxury hotel with an ambience reminiscent of a private members club, individually designed rooms and suites, Town House restaurant and K Bar, make it the perfect hidden spot.

    The Doyle Collection

    The Doyle Collection is a carefully curated collection of eight Irish family-owned luxury and urban hotels located centrally in London, Dublin, Washington DC, Cork and Bristol. What binds our hotels together is the Doyle service ethos – a real warmth and thoughtfulness.

    We are proud to say that The Doyle Collection has maintained it’s listing as one of the ‘Best Large Workplaces’ with Great Places to Work since . This accolade means that our people are part of a culture of continuous improvement, working for leaders who are committed to the working environment.

    In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act , all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

    Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At The Doyle Collection, where everyone is valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. All our team members have the opportunity to thrive with an equal opportunities employer.