Executive Chef

Company Description

The Hoxton is coming to Hamburg!

The Hoxton’s second hotel in Germany is set to open in Hamburg, a city of stunning architecture criss-crossed by hundreds of canals and home to parks, cultural venues and a bustling gastronomic scene. Set as part of the exciting Alter Wall redevelopment project, The Hoxton, Hamburg will feature 188 bedrooms of varying sizes, a large lobby bar and ground floor restaurant, a beautiful rooftop restaurant and The Apartment - The Hoxton’s signature meeting and event space.

We are looking for an **Executive Chef ** to join our team at The Hoxton, Hamburg.

Job Description

What you’ll do…

• Lead a large, dynamic kitchen team in two of the most exciting new restaurants in Hamburg.

• Drive innovation and create a culture of menu development.

• Have a firm grip on the costs of the restaurant kitchen, from labour through to always striving to find efficient solutions whilst maintaining the quality and integrity of the menu.

• Both guest and team experience will be at the heart of all you do. You’ll lead your team by example, keeping them involved and motivated; helping them feel empowered and supported, confident in providing top Hox experiences for our guests and comfortable turning to you with questions.

Qualifications

What we are looking for…

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar Executive Chef role in a busy, bustling environment with freshness and provenance of ingredients as a key priority.

• Proven track record managing large kitchen teams across multiple outlets and kitchens.

• A true passion for creativity whilst maintaining the integrity of our brand standards through the dishes on the menu.

• Managerial skills to achieve budgeted KPI’s in labour and COS%.

• You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in chef whites here.

• Passion for hospitality – you’re all about creating memorable experiences for others, be they guests or colleagues.

• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.

• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.

• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences.

• Competitive salary.

• Food on us during your shift.

• Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.

• Training to get you settled into your role with ongoing development that helps you think, make and thrive to set you up for success at work.

• Time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.

• Hox Hero and Nifty Fifty, our rewards for going the extra mile and living our values.

• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.

• Regular team get togethers, from our High Fives to our (pretty special!) team parties – we know how to have a good time!

• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.

• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that is shaking things up on the hospitality scene.

• Excellent discounts across The Hoxton and the global Ennismore family