At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate kitchen team to create exceptional dishes and ensure top-notch food quality.
- Company: The Embankment Hotel Bedford, a beloved riverside venue with a rich history.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, 28 days holiday, and discounts on food and retail.
- Other info: Enjoy a fun culture, great work-life balance, and opportunities for career development.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant team and make your mark in a dynamic culinary environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Head Chef in a premium setting and a passion for fresh food.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 48000 £ per year.
Set on the banks of the River Great Ouse, The Embankment Hotel Bedford combines boutique bedrooms, seasonal food, expertly crafted drinks and one of Bedford’s best riverside terraces. Built in 1891 and restored with modern comfort and character, The Embankment has become one of Bedford’s most loved spots for relaxed dining, weekend stays, celebrations and private events.
Position
- Responsible for all food production ensuring that food is prepared to an exemplary standard.
- Overall accountability for hygiene and health and safety within the kitchen.
- Ensuring all team members are fully trained and aware of how food is stored, rotated and disposed of and monitoring their adherence.
- To ensure that food and labour costs are effectively managed in order to achieve a strong food margin and labour within budget.
- Responsible for the recruitment, training, coaching and development of the kitchen team to ensure the delivery of excellent food quality and guest satisfaction.
- To train and coach the front of house team to ensure that they have a good knowledge of all menu items so that our guest service is of the highest standards.
- Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed by checking Food Safety and Health & Safety daily and Business Due Diligence on a weekly basis.
- Complete daily and weekly stock checks and ensure that all invoices are processed daily and accounted for.
- Input into menu development as required.
Requirements
- Currently a Head Chef with a background in a premium environment and passion for fresh food.
- The ability to deliver to excellent standards in a fast paced and pressurised environment.
- Leadership qualities including motivating your team through holding regular and engaging team meetings and briefs.
- A role model and a vision to inspire the kitchen team.
- Ability to deal with poor performers in a fair and constructive way.
Other information
- We will provide you with a great package including: £40,000 - £48,000 & Bonus.
- 28 days holiday.
- Company Pension scheme.
- Retail and beer discounts.
- Refer a friend Bonus.
- 50% off food on shift.
- Cycle to work.
- Employee Assistance programme.
- Benefits portal.
- Career development programme.
- Fun culture and great work life balance.
- Chef Whites.
Head Chef in Bedford employer: Wells and Co.
The Playwright is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant heart of Nottingham, offering a dynamic work environment where creativity and passion for hospitality thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide regular appraisals, training opportunities, and a fun culture supported by a dedicated team. Enjoy competitive benefits such as 28 days holiday, life assurance, and generous discounts, all while being part of a community that values excellence in service and teamwork.
