Head Chef required for an outstanding 4-star luxury hotel based in a beautiful part of the Devon countryside.
This well-appointed 70-bedroom hotel is looking to recruit a head chef to have accountability for all culinary operations within the hotel.
Leading from the front, the head chef will be responsible for 3 outlets within the hotel, including a 2 AA rosette restaurant.
Our client requires an experienced head chef to set the culinary direction, lead and develop the stable brigade, and take full accountability for kitchen standards, cost control, and health & safety.
This is a senior role within the business, reporting directly to the general manager.
Key responsibilities
Lead menu development across all outlets, using seasonal, local and South Devon produce wherever possible.
Make consistency the priority: clear recipe specifications, plating guides and pre-service checks for every dish.
Work with the restaurant team to act on AA, guest and online feedback, and prepare the kitchen for inspection at any time.
Ensure breakfast and bar dining meet the same standard of care as the restaurant.
Plan production, staffing and ordering across the main, events, Village Inn and Rockpool kitchens.
Partner with the events team on wedding and function menus, tastings, costings and delivery.
Plan ahead for seasonal peaks, including summer poolside trade and the wedding season.
Recruit, lead and develop a skilled, stable brigade, with clear succession at Sous Chef level.
Build a calm, respectful kitchen culture that lives the Thurlestone behaviours.
Achieve agreed food GP and kitchen labour cost targets across all outlets.
Cost every dish and menu and review margins regularly with the General Manager.
Manage suppliers, ordering, stock control, waste and monthly stocktakes.
Contribute to the annual budget and forecasts for the kitchens.
Hold overall responsibility for food safety across all kitchens, including HACCP, allergen control and due diligence records.
Maintain a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating and be ready for an Environmental Health inspection at any time.
Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained, safe and cleaned to schedule, working with the Maintenance team.
Ensure accurate allergen information is available for every dish and that all chefs are trained in allergen management.
Minimum of 3 years working as a head chef or senior sous within an AA rosette kitchen
Ideally modern British cooking to two rosette standards
Strong leadership skills. Good developer and coach. Proven background in building and retaining a brigade
Good knowledge of controlling costs, GP's, wage costs.
Multi-outlet experience
Excellent company benefits.
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