At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic kitchen team and create exceptional dishes in a luxury setting.
- Company: Beaverbrook, a stunning collection of luxury hotels in Surrey and London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, discounts, personal development support, and 28 days annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and opportunities for career growth in a vibrant atmosphere.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and elevate your culinary career in a beautiful environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 28575 - 34925 £ per year.
Beaverbrook is a carefully curated collection of two luxury hotels; our country Estate nestled within the beautiful Surrey Hills and our elegant Town House in the heart of central London.
Set across 400 acres of stunning, privately owned countryside, the Estate offers a unique blend of heritage, luxury and exceptional hospitality.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team within our Garden House Restaurant.
Working closely with the Executive Culinary & Beverage Director, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional food quality, leading the kitchen team, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety, consistency, and service.
This is a senior Head of Department role within the culinary team, supervising all team members and working closely with the wider Food & Beverage operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Train, mentor, and develop junior members of the team.
- Lead and motivate the kitchen team during service.
- Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards.
- Manage food quality, presentation, portion control, ordering, stock levels and food costs.
- Responsible for menu planning/changes, recipe development and seasonal specials.
- Ensure compliance with food hygiene, HACCP, and health & safety regulations
- Working alongside the HR team with recruitment, training, rotas, payroll-related records, attendance and team performance
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or experienced Senior Sous Chef.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
- Sound understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Experience of handling budgets and understanding P&L data.
- Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Passion for fresh, high-quality food and continuous improvement.
Salary
- Competitive salary, plus tronc
- Shift Pattern
- 45 hours per week, the ideal candidate will be flexible in working any 5 days out of 7.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive reward, we are committed to investing heavily in your development and helping you grow a long-term career with Beaverbrook.
As a member of our team, you can expect to receive
- Competitive salary
- Discounts on retail, gym memberships, cinema tickets and many more with Hospitality Rewards App
- Personal development support
- Wide range of recognised qualifications and development opportunities
- Discounted rates on Food & Beverage
- 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising by 1 day each year for 5 years
- Pension
- Life Insurance
- Sick Pay
- Long Service Awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Earn up to £600 through our recommend a friend scheme
- Uniforms
- Free parking
- And other local benefits
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Head Chef in Leatherhead employer: Beaverbrook Culinary
Beaverbrook Culinary is an exceptional employer that values creativity and excellence in the culinary arts, offering a vibrant work culture within the luxurious settings of London and Surrey. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment, and the chance to create memorable dining experiences for guests. Join us to be part of a prestigious hotel group that prioritises quality, innovation, and employee satisfaction.
