Head Chef

Head Chef - Busy Quality Hotel

* No Accommodation, but can help with the first 3 month, but candidate will need a car
* Salary £43696.- pa
* Tips monthly
* Team of 8 chefs inc Head Chef
* Staff Benefits / Staff Discount on overnight stay, Eating in company Restaurants with Discount, Health Insurance

We are recruiting for an experienced, hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen operation of a busy, well-established hotel with a strong emphasis on fresh food, quality ingredients and consistently high standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Head Chef who is passionate about cooking with fresh, seasonal produce and delivering quality, freshly prepared dishes in a fast-paced hotel environment.
The hotel operates at approximately 1 AA Rosette standard, although not formally accredited, and requires a Head Chef who can balance quality fresh food with the commercial demands of a busy kitchen.

The Role
* Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a busy, fresh-food hotel kitchen.
* Deliver consistently high-quality, freshly prepared dishes using seasonal ingredients.
* Develop menus that showcase fresh produce whilst remaining commercially viable.
* Oversee restaurant dining, private dining, weddings and functions.
* Recruit, train, motivate and develop the kitchen brigade.
* Manage food costs, GP, stock control, wastage and kitchen budgets.
* Maintain excellent food hygiene and health and safety standards.
* Work closely with the General Manager and F&B team to ensure smooth service delivery.

The Ideal Candidate
* An established Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
* Previous experience within a busy, quality-driven hotel kitchen.
* A strong fresh-food background with experience of cooking from scratch.
* Capable of consistently delivering food to approximately 1 AA Rosette standard.
* Experienced in managing high-volume restaurant service alongside weddings and events.
* Commercially astute with strong kitchen management and organisational skills.
* A hands-on leader who enjoys developing and motivating a kitchen brigade.
* Passionate about fresh ingredients, seasonality, presentation and consistency.
This position would suit a Head Chef who genuinely enjoys cooking with fresh ingredients, takes pride in producing quality food and understands the operational and commercial requirements of a busy hotel.
Interested? If you are a passionate, fresh-food-focused Head Chef looking for your next opportunity within a busy, quality-driven hotel, we would welcome your application.
Apply today with your CV to James Webber Recruitment.