Executive Head Chef in Cheltenham

We are looking for an Executive Head Chef to join a team at a stunning hotel set in the Beautiful county of Herefordshire. Working within the Hotel kitchen, the Executive Head Chef will promote and maintain a culture which delivers the highest operational standards which exceed performance and guest expectations through a culture of excellence. The role will be responsible for driving financial success, guest service, exceptional food quality and maximising the Kitchen's potential whilst nurturing an environment that allows the team to perform at their best.

Key responsibilities:

• Takes ownership of all kitchens, monitoring consistent delivery of a quality experience in line with the Brand Standards and continually looking and learning to develop.
• Responsibility for all stock and food cost management across all areas of the business.
• Directs, leads and coaches the team's activities within the Kitchen to ensure all areas of responsibilities are covered.
• Confidently deals with guest concerns with the ability to resolve problems, showing empathy and understanding continually looking to improvise with opportunities our guests provide.
• Monitors guest insights, using feedback to drive a culture of improvement.
• Effectively projects for guest demand, monitoring speed of service and is proactive in arranging appropriate resource/support to ensure the guest experience is not affected.
• Working collaboratively with the front of house F&B leaders to develop innovative ways to delight our guests and team.
• Supporting and liaising with our central Food & Beverage team in regard to new menu launches and the implementation process.
• Demonstrates and role models a commitment to delivering superior food quality and guest experience in everything that you do to the agreed Brand Standards.
• Takes responsibility to ensure all team are always adhering to the Brand Standards including appearance standards.
• Manages compliance with all relevant legislation, company and Health & Safety policies within your area of responsibility.
• Ensure the Kitchen Health & Safety checks are being carried out daily and any concerns are raised to the General Manager or Maintenance team.

Experience / Skills:

• Understanding of different communication styles, along with your own, with the ability to be able to communicate with versatility at all levels.
• A high level of operational knowledge specific to your area of expertise and uses this skill and knowledge to coach team members to thrive.
• Ability to effectively lead, motivate and engage your team, even in times of high demand.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Willingness to challenge if standards aren't meeting required levels.
• Good financial knowledge with the ability to manage costs in line with Kitchen budgets.
• Ability to coach and give feedback to team members to improve performance.

Required: Food safety level 3

Desirable: Food safety level 4

What's in it for you?

• Free use of Pool, Gyms and many other Leisure facilities.
• 20% team member discount across the brand for you, your family and friends.
• Funded qualification development opportunities from Level 2 to Masters Degrees for permanent team members.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme including support for your wellbeing and free access to advice and expertise on financial and legal matters etc.
• Fantastic discounts when making purchases from most major retailers and hundreds of discounts on everyday purchases.
• Team Member of the Month Awards • Instant Recognition schemes with great rewards through our busiest times • Long Service awards.