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 - T&Cs apply Long 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 shift Sales incentives and initiative rewards Discounted / Free use of leisure facilities Hotel specific Free Car Parking Hotel specific Stays in our hotels at discounted prices or Even free stays in our hotels as one of our rewards & recognition incentives, Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio Fully funded apprenticeships T&Cs apply Annual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements Pension enrolment Does the below sound like you? Passionate and willingness to learn Positive attitude and someone who makes our guests smile Genuinely friendly and caring Enjoys working as part of a team Ambitious and hard working Ability to build relationships, internal and external, to the hotel and the Company Excellent planning and organizational skills Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines Good communication and excellent grooming standards Eye for detail and a passion for food Deliver exceptional customer experiences all the time Is 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 Chef We 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 hotel Development and lead of a high-quality kitchen brigade A Head Chef will oversee the operational management of the kitchen and Team Members. Identify an effective approach to succession planning Create menus that meet and exceed customers' needs and conform to brand standards Ensure the consistent production of high-quality food through all hotel food outlets Develop positive customer relations through proactive interaction with Guests, Team Members, contractors, and suppliers Resolve, promptly and completely, any issues that may arise in the kitchen or related areas among Guests and Team Members Manage department operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and waste management Located 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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