NYX Hotels is giving laidback luxury: we are THE destination! Our NYX team (we call them City Lovers) is a diverse bunch of vibrant people, who are on a mission to make NYX the first-choice for guests looking for a high-end stay with a unique, urban feel. NYX Hotels is a part of the Leonardo Hotels UK&I portfolio.
As a Head Chef and City Lover at NYX Hotels, you’ll own the Kitchen: your dynamic vibe will help you to lead your team and ensure our guests enjoy the city, whichever way they choose. You’ll think creatively to offer five star guest service and go above and beyond to ensure every dish is electrifying!
Key responsibilities of the Head Chef:
1. Be yourself!
2. Manage and participate in the preparation of food for all F&B outlets and events in the hotel
3. Control costs and assist in the development of the departmental budget
4. Lead and develop an energetic Kitchen team: get involved with coaching and share your experience and skills!
5. Ensure HACCP and food safety standards are followed at all times
6. Set and review departmental objectives for the team and provide ongoing feedback
Some of the perks you could enjoy include:
7. Head of Department bonus scheme: based on our financial and your personal performances
8. Enhanced pension plan
9. Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe: get planning that city break you’ve been dreaming of!
10. Company-wide recognition scheme: for being your fabulous self, you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
11. Meals on duty
12. Talent referral scheme: earn yourself a bonus for recommending a friend to join us
13. We love to get together and celebrate: we regularly host Thank You Week (your hotel could have anything from ice cream trucks to pizza parties) and every year we get dressed up in our fanciest threads to host our Employee Awards Celebration
14. The important stuff: access to the Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance and Wellbeing Support
15. Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression
Why come join us as a Head Chef?
We look after our City Lovers just as well as we look after our guests. Once you’re part of the NYX team, you’re part of the whole Leonardo community and it’s our job to keep you at the top of your game! Our HODs and Managers all hold key team leadership roles, so we support your skills with our “People Programme” and “Passion 4 People Leonardo Culture” workshops.
To develop vital business and people skills we offer an 8-month “Fast Forward Programme”, or if the time is right our longer-term “Accelerate Programme” will prepare you for your first DGM or Operations Manager role! “Accelerate” develops your abilities and expertise at Leonardo Hotels, along with an Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) certificate and membership of the Institute of Hospitality (IoH). With our support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality.
Our Story
NYX Hotels are a new generation of hotels: reflecting the unique vibe of the city, each hotel stands out with a distinctive design concept by celebrating local art. NYX Hotels is part of the Leonardo Hotels brand, which operates over 50 hotels across the UK & Ireland. There are so many plans for major expansion over the next few years’; there’s never been a more exciting time to join us!