Head Chef in Holyhead

We are seeking a Clubhouse Head Chef to join us on the journey at Rockliffe Hall, DL2 2DU (nearest town is Darlington). Rockliffe Hall stands at a defining moment. With a landmark multimillion-pound transformation already underway, the coming months will see us reimagine the entire resort experience, creating a place where quiet luxury meets northern spirit. We seek visionary minds and grounded hearts: people who notice the small details, find meaning in curating moments that matter and take pride in thoughtful excellence. Whether leading teams or shaping experiences behind the scenes, you will bring curiosity, creativity and care to everything you do. At the heart of this vision is a guest experience that feels effortless yet unforgettable.

To help us deliver our vision, we are seeking an exceptional Clubhouse Head Chef to join our Clubhouse Kitchen team.

The Role

• To achieve gross profit targets set within the kitchen, through stock takes, portion control, product costing and wastage measures.
• Be able to liaise with recommended suppliers as required to ensure a good food product and price.
• Monitor the quality of goods delivered and ensure correct stock rotation is adhered to and the correct procedures are followed.
• Write the department rota ensuring manning levels are consistent with business levels and within budgetary constraints.
• Manage team member sickness and holiday entitlement to ensure minimum disruption to guest service.
• To train and develop the kitchen team, including scheduling attendance to statutory training as required.
• Take part in the recruitment and selection process of new team members when appropriate, ensuring they receive an in-depth departmental induction.
• Conduct regular job chats and annual appraisals, ensuring objectives are set for all Kitchen team members.
• Interact and work well with the Front of House supervisors and other members of the management team.
• Be able to work as a team and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Manage performance of Kitchen team members by adhering to company procedures.
• Display a positive can-do attitude to Senior Managers, team members and the Front of House team.
• Represent the Kitchen team at daily and weekly meetings as necessary.
• Able to develop new menu ideas and implement them with descriptions and recipes.
• Deliver cook offs, training and information specification sheets for new menu items for the Kitchen and Front of House team.
• To maintain the quality and presentation of all food served to ensure that it is up to Rockliffe standard.
• Plan and place orders to selected food suppliers on a daily and weekly basis to ensure stock availability.
• To be able to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure and willingly undertake any tasks when requested by senior management.
• Ensure that any potential and actual hazards are reported immediately.
• Understand and comply with the company’s fire evacuation procedure.
• Work in a safe manner that does not harm or injure self or others.
• Maintain own working area in line with clean desk policy, keeping materials clean, tidy and in good shape and report any defective materials and equipment to the manager.
• Maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, uniform, appearance, body language and conduct.

What we offer

At Rockliffe Hall, we believe in looking after the people who make our guest experience extraordinary. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy thoughtful benefits designed to support your wellbeing and help you grow:

• Access to Hospitality Rewards and our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Exclusive team accommodation rates and reduced friends & family stays.
• Spa and gym access, plus generous savings on treatments, dining and other experiences including retail and gift vouchers.
• Long service recognition with extra leave and bonus rewards.
• Pension scheme and life assurance for eligible team members.
• Training and development opportunities, from online learning to accredited qualifications.
• All team members also receive gratuities/tips, free parking and access to our health & wellbeing programme.