Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
Conrad
London St James is one of Hilton’s three global luxury brands
and reflects the bold, inspired and personalized service we offer our guests.
The hotel is renowned for its excellent service and is in the top 5% of hotels
in London and the Top 10% in the world.
WELCOME TO A WORLD
OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2026
Proudly
voted by our Team Members
A World
of Rewards:
• Annual salary
ranging from 58,000 up to 66,000 plus service
charge
• Incredible travel perks –
Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40
USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel
program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee
stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount
to help build your financial future
• Paid parental
leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members,
including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized
caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help
navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved
ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis
Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical
support and emotional care
• Mental health resources –
Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources
to help our Team Members to care for themselves, care for members of their team,
and care for their loved ones. Eligible Team Members receive free counselling
and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program
(EAP)
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays
(increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Smart uniform
provided
• Free and healthy meals when
on duty
*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s
location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to
the terms and conditions of each specific
program/plan.
What It Takes to Make
the Stay
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed
here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion
for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality.
Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others
through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best
outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on
the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it
can make a lasting impact.
What It Takes to Make
the Stay
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed
here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion
for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality.
Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others
through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best
outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on
the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it
can make a lasting impact.
What It Takes to Make
the Stay
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed
here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion
for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality.
Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others
through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best
outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on
the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it
can make a lasting impact.
The Venue - The Pem
Restaurant
The Pem at Conrad London St. James
is entering an exciting new phase, redefining its identity as a destination
for elevated, contemporary social fine dining inspired by refined South Asian
influences.
Under the strategic guidance of Romy Gill, we are seeking a Head Chef
who will lead the kitchen into this next chapter, bringing creativity,
precision, and strong leadership to deliver an exceptional culinary
experience.
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious
and accomplished chef to take ownership of a high-profile restaurant, shaping
its future direction while ensuring the highest standards of execution,
consistency, and guest satisfaction with an aim of achieving
accolades
Here's what you'll do during a typical
day:
As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the overall
leadership and direction of the kitchen, driving both operational excellence
and culinary innovation. You will:
• Lead all aspects
of the kitchen operation, including food quality, service delivery, and team
performance
• Translate strategic culinary direction
into a consistent, high-quality guest
experience
• Inspire and develop a high-performing
brigade, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability,
and collaboration
• Manage resources effectively
to meet business demands while maintaining the highest standards of preparation
and presentation
• Ensure full compliance with food
safety, hygiene, and legislative
requirements
• Control costs and deliver against
financial targets without compromising quality
• Build
strong relationships across the hotel operation to ensure seamless service
delivery
• Drive continuous improvement through
feedback, innovation, and attention to detail
What are
we looking for?
We are looking for a Head Chef who combines
technical excellence with strong leadership capability and a forward-thinking
mindset. The ideal candidate
will demonstrate:
• Proven experience of 2-3 years
as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a fine dining or luxury hospitality
environment
• Exposure to elevated South Asian
cuisine and a strong understanding of complex spices and flavor
profiles
• A passion for innovation and the ability
to evolve a culinary concept in line with strategic
direction
• A positive, engaging leadership style
that actively enhances the team culture, promoting collaboration, respect, and
a consistently high-performance environment
• Strong
communication, and team development skills
• A
commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences at every
touchpoint
• The ability to perform under pressure
while maintaining attention to detail
• Solid
commercial acumen, with experience managing costs and driving
profitability
• Relevant food hygiene qualifications
and a strong understanding of compliance
standards
Travel:
• St James
Park Tube Station – District & Circle Line – across
the road
• Westminster Tube Station – Jubilee Line (4
Mins Walk)
• Victoria Station (8 Mins
Walk)
• Waterloo Station (10 Mins
Walk)
