Chef

Recruiterwise; Cannock; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barns Hotel in Cannock is seeking an experienced Chef to join a busy kitchen serving Hayloft Restaurant, Lounge Bar and Farmhouse Function Suite. You will prepare, cook and present dishes to a high standard in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

The ideal candidate has at least two years catering or professional kitchen experience, holds relevant food hygiene qualifications, and works well under pressure with a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' catering or professional kitchen experience.
• Relevant catering and food hygiene qualifications.
• Good practical cooking skills and passion for quality food.
• Understanding of food hygiene regulations and safe kitchen practices.
• Ability to work efficiently, stay organized and maintain high standards under pressure.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and team contribution.
• Good communication and collaboration with colleagues.
• Attention to detail in food prep, presentation and cleanliness.
• Flexible with working hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present a variety of dishes to a high standard.
• Support service across Hayloft Restaurant, Lounge Bar and Farmhouse Function Suite.
• Cater for events including weddings and private celebrations.
• Work efficiently during busy service periods without compromising quality.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.
• Follow food safety procedures for storage, prep and temperature controls.
• Assist with stock rotation and minimize food waste.
• Keep kitchen equipment and work areas clean, organized and ready for service.
• Collaborate with chefs and hotel team to ensure smooth food service.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Education

Food hygiene qualifications

Job description

Chef

Location: The Barns Hotel, Huntington, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4PB

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef to join a busy and fast-paced kitchen.

The Barns Hotel is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and experienced Chef to join our established kitchen team. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate culinary professional who thrives in a busy hospitality environment, enjoys preparing quality food and takes pride in delivering an excellent dining experience.

Situated on the edge of the beautiful Cannock Chase countryside, The Barns Hotel is a privately owned hotel set around a lovingly restored 18th-century farmhouse and converted barns. Combining traditional character with modern hospitality, the hotel offers comfortable accommodation, a welcoming restaurant and lounge bar, and facilities for weddings, private celebrations and corporate functions.

As a Chef, you will become an important member of a small, hardworking kitchen team, preparing and delivering food across the hotel's Hayloft Restaurant, Lounge Bar and Farmhouse Function Suite.

The role offers plenty of variety, from restaurant and casual dining service through to larger functions and special occasions, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a diverse and fast-paced working environment.

The Role

Working as part of the kitchen team, you will help ensure that food is consistently prepared, cooked and presented to a high standard, while maintaining the efficiency, cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, cooking and presenting a variety of dishes to consistently high standards.
• Supporting food service across the Hayloft Restaurant, Lounge Bar and Farmhouse Function Suite.
• Catering for a range of occasions, including everyday restaurant service, weddings, private celebrations and other functions.
• Working efficiently during busy service periods, ensuring dishes are prepared and delivered promptly without compromising on quality.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety at all times.
• Following food safety procedures, including appropriate food storage, preparation and temperature controls.
• Assisting with food preparation, stock rotation and minimising food waste.
• Ensuring kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas are kept clean, organised and ready for service.
• Working closely with fellow chefs and other hotel team members to ensure the smooth running of food service.
• Demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to support colleagues across different kitchen duties as required.

About You

We are looking for a capable and motivated Chef who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team and is confident operating in a demanding kitchen environment.

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of two years' relevant catering or professional kitchen experience.
• Relevant catering and food hygiene qualifications.
• Good practical cooking skills and a genuine passion for preparing quality food.
• An understanding of food hygiene regulations and safe kitchen working practices.
• The ability to work efficiently, remain organised and maintain high standards under pressure.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to contribute to the wider team.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly regarding food preparation, presentation and cleanliness.
• A flexible approach to working hours, including availability for weekend shifts.

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