Head Chef Hotel in Ruthin

Overview

Workplace description: This hotel offers a retreat steeped in history and nestled in acres of parkland. It boasts exquisite dining, a cooked Welsh breakfast, and a distinctive spa. Situated beside the rustic woodland grounds of the castle\’s moat, the spa offers a selection of treatments. Guests can also enjoy a calming relaxation area and thermal suite, with a sauna and steam room.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items in accordance with the business demands and produce dishes to the standard set by the company and yourself.
• Order, check in and correctly store all food items in accordance with the law, observing quantity, quality, size and price as agreed by the company, hotel and yourself.
• Perform regular checks of temperature of cooked and refrigerated foods in accordance with the law.
• Obey all rules and laws of health, safety and hygiene.
• Draw up and maintain records for temperature checks, HASAP’s, COSHH, RIDAR within the department.
• Ensure staff rota provides sufficient shift cover at all times.
• Assist in recruitment, induction and training of new staff in the department.
• Plan and implement new menus including costings and recipes.
• Aim to achieve or improve upon the budgeted GP.
• Ensure food stocks are at the required level, placing orders when necessary.
• Drive the business forward by producing high‑quality food and running the kitchen efficiently.
• Undertake any other reasonable request made by management.

Qualifications

• Mature, highly professional and experienced Head Chef capable of taking full control of the kitchen and a small team of chefs.
• Thorough knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and ability to maintain accurate and proper records within the workplace.
• Stable background desired; ideally experience working to at least 1 Rosette standard.

Benefits

• Accommodation provided: Yes (on an all inclusive basis).
• Charge for accommodation: 170 GBP per month.

Application Process

1. Applications should be made by email or phone.
2. Applications should be in Word format only and in ENGLISH.
3. DDH Recruitment Ltd does not charge work seekers for its services.
4. All workers will be subject to UK taxation.