Training and Implementation Chef - Hemel Hempstead

Training and Implementation Chef We have a fantastic opportunity for a Training and Implementation Chef to join our central Food & Beverage team at Warner Hotels . As our Training and Implementation Chef , you'll support the successful implementation of food and beverage initiatives across the hotel estate by training kitchen teams, embedding new menus and standards, and ensuring consistent execution. The role works closely with the Central Food & Beverage teams, Development Chefs and Hotel Operations to translate menu concepts into practical, deliverable kitchen execution while maintaining quality, efficiency and driving ongoing improvements to our guest experience. Key Responsibilities: Menu Implementation Supporting the rollout of new menus and food initiatives across hotels. Ensuring recipes, specifications and plating standards are understood and executed consistently. Working with our talented hotel chefs to embed new dishes and operational processes. Culinary Training Deliver structured training to hotel chefs and kitchen teams on new menus, techniques and standards. Support chef capability development through coaching and on-site training. Create simple training materials and kitchen guides where required. Pre-Launch Preparation Supporting launch readiness in kitchens ahead of new menu introductions. Ensuring teams are confident in preparation methods, service delivery and dish presentation. Identify operational challenges before launch and work with central teams to resolve them. Quality & Standards Carrying out kitchen visits to monitor execution of menus and food standards, providing coaching and guidance to improve consistency across the estate. You'll support adherence to food safety, allergen and specification requirements. Operational Feedback Provide feedback to development chefs and central F&B teams on recipe performance and operational feasibility. Identify opportunities to improve recipes, processes or training. We're looking for a talented chef with: A strong culinary background with experience in high-volume hospitality operations, excellent communication and training skills and the ability to coach and develop chefs. Excellent understanding of recipe execution, kitchen processes and food presentation, as well as up to date food safety and allergen requirements Hands-on leadership style - you'll lead by example in the kitchen. A persistent focus on food quality You're likely to be working at least at Sous Chef level in a complex kitchen environment with good project management experience. Warner Hotels don't just deliver holidays - we create moments where Guests (and team) feel alive, relaxed and inspired. Why work with Warner Hotels? 25 Days annual leave an annual leave purchase scheme Fantastic opportunities for ongoingcareer development through externally recognised qualifications Cycle to Work Scheme 20% discount at breaks at Warner, Butlins & Haven additional discounts during your stays for you and your family Help @ Hand from Unum - including virtual GP, Physiotherapy support, Mental Health sessions Life Assurance Free Car Parking onsite Family Friendly policies Refer a friend scheme Aslan: Our Reward & recognition portal includes access to a financial wellbeing platform Access to a discounts platform including a points based discount plan to increase your retail discounts Access your wages on demand through Aslan Employee Assistance Programme L&G Care Concierge Glow Getters and Long Service Awards Inclusion Statement Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: Warner.recruitment@warnerhotels.co.uk Please note: Unsolicited CV's from agencies will not be considered