Company Description
The Hoxton, Charlottenburg (Berlin) – Culinary Head Chef (m/f/d)
The Hoxton took on Berlin in 2023, and now we're on the hunt for an experienced Culinary Head Chef to lead our kitchen with creativity, flair and a hands-on spirit.
Our first Hoxton in Germany is home to 234 bedrooms of varying sizes, a ground floor meeting & event space, TeaHouse, Lobby Bar & Restaurant, a street side terrace and our meeting and events space "The Apartment" on the 7th floor.
Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage, you will be responsible for managing all culinary employees and back of house Food & Beverage spaces as well as the menu creation across all venues while driving the business to achieve the budgeted KPI's.
More about us...
The Hoxton is a series of open-house hotels, each in a neighbourhood that we love. Ever since we opened our first hotel in Shoreditch, we've never just been about offering a bed for the night. We want to be more than that: proving style doesn't need to be sacrificed for good value and providing a place where guests can hang out alongside the locals and submerse themselves in the neighbourhood with vibrant, welcoming public spaces.
Job Description
What you'll do…
* Lead and inspire our international culinary team across Lobby Bar & Restaurant, Teahouse, and our buzzing event spaces.
* Craft exciting, high-quality menus that balance creativity with brand integrity.
* Keep a close eye on the numbers – managing budgets, food & labour costs, and driving efficiencies without compromising on quality.
* Run smooth daily operations, making sure service flows and standards stay sky-high.
* Manage ordering and inventory smartly, keeping stock levels in check and waste to a minimum.
* Be a coach and mentor – nurturing talent and creating an environment where your team can shine.
* Working close together with our event sales team creating outstanding offerings for our guests.
Qualifications
What we are looking for…
* A proven kitchen leader – ideally 2+ years as Banquet Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a high-volume, multi-venue setting.
* Strong background in Meetings & Events and a confident communicator in German and English – any other language would be a nice add-on.
* A passion for diverse cuisines and innovative techniques, paired with solid cost and H&S management.
* Someone who's creative, hands-on, and loves to push boundaries while keeping it fun and authentic.
* Managing the H&S within the kitchen spaces and all food handling, as well health code standards
* 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…
* A competitive salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary bonus scheme.
* The opportunity to bring an exciting new hospitality concept to Berlin (and Germany) and join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that's committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
* 28 holidays (plus bank holidays) and extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
* The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
* Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
* Goes without saying, but we'll support your meals when on shift with our Pluxee Benefit Card and Pluxee Food Vouchers.
* Great discounts across the entire Ennismore family.
* Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
* Regular team get togethers, from our team drinks to our (pretty special) bi-annual parties – we know how to have a good time
* An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.
* Get in touch with experts from OpenUp to balance work and life or any other mental-wellbeing related topic.
* Enjoy lots of Discounts through our Corporate Benefits Discount webpage.
* Learn and grow with our Ennismore Learning platform and its training opportunities