Head Chef in Broadway, Worcestershire

A family-owned small luxury hotel collection in the Cotswolds is seeking an experienced Head Chef who is passionate about the finest standards required to work in a unique 5 Star private house hotel.

Benefits

Up to £59,700 per year

30 days holiday per year (rising to 35 after 5 years)

Live in accommodation at an excellent rate if required

Complimentary healthy meals whilst on duty

Complimentary celebration birthday lunch

Friendly environment, team social events held throughout the year

Hundreds of High Street discounts and a cash back card via Hospitality Rewards

Estate discounts on dining, stays, wine, spa products and more

Opportunity to have £1000 to spend via the employee recognition programme

An optional, low-cost healthcare cash plan

Responsibilities

Create bespoke menus from fine dining to comfort food as per the guests requirements

Motivate all members of the kitchen team to work to the best of their ability

Work in collaboration with front of house colleagues to ensure harmony

Control the food costs, ordering and menu planning

Ensure receipt of goods and issue of items whilst quality checking

Train and develop staff to achieve high standards of quality food production

Teaching new skills, emphasising the importance of presentation and trying new dishes

Essential hygiene with the cooking and storage of food and cleanliness of the kitchen

Lead by example in observing the rules concerning personal hygiene and appearance

Undertake staff briefings with all team members at the start of their working day

Ensure front of house staff are briefed on allergen and dietary information

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years experience in a fine dining role

Own transport due to rural location if not living in

Hard working and self-motivated

Excellent time management and organisational skills