At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a talented kitchen team to create exquisite banqueting experiences.
- Company: Join the prestigious Grantley Hall, a five-star luxury hotel in North Yorkshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy tips, complimentary meals, gym access, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Exceptional training programmes and career development opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Be part of a Michelin-rated kitchen and elevate your culinary career.
- Qualifications: Strong management skills and a passion for British cuisine required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide which recognises a commitment to service excellence across the globe.
Key Responsibilities
- Have a firm grasp on traditional and new techniques, with strong passion for British and locally sourced ingredients.
- Follow and manage all HACCP procedures with the kitchen management team.
- Responsible for all orders being checked and accounting for freshness and quality.
- Manage your team effectively.
- Ensure the training and standards are always kept.
- Ensure the staffing levels are kept to the correct business levels.
- Run an organised efficient clean section.
- Full awareness of all menu items, the recipes, methods of production, presentation standards.
- To uphold the team SOPs given to you.
Key Skills, Qualities & Experience
- Possess strong management and people skills, with the desire and ability to train the team.
- Able to understand food costs and the ability to cost out dishes.
- Be a good team player, building relationships and working closely with front of house teams and other hotel departments.
- Have good communication skills with people at all levels and be able to communicate with clients for event planning.
- Knowledgeable of rational regen carte menu system.
- Detail orientated and drives standards.
- Have good computer skills.
- Up to date knowledge on all levels of HACCP and kitchen management.
Benefits
- We offer a wide range of benefits and have excellent opportunities for career development and provide exceptional training programmes for all employees.
- Tips typically over 200 per month (3,400 per year).
- Complimentary bespoke uniform and chef whites.
- Complimentary meals whilst on duty.
- Refer a Friend bonus - Earn up to 1000.
- Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme.
- Complimentary employee car parking.
- Complimentary state of the art onsite gym - with personal trainer support.
- 31 days annual leave.
HEAD CHEF - BANQUETING - Harrogate employer: leisurejobs
Grantley Hall is an exceptional employer, offering a unique blend of luxury hospitality and a commitment to employee growth. Located in the picturesque North Yorkshire countryside, we provide our team with extensive training programmes, competitive benefits including tips, complimentary meals, and access to a state-of-the-art gym, all within a supportive and collaborative work culture that values excellence and innovation.
