Chef Tournant

Watergate Bay Hotel; Newquay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Watergate Bay Hotel is seeking a Chef Tournant passionate about food and hospitality. This role offers a dynamic kitchen environment with stunning seaside views, where you'll collaborate with talented chefs to enhance guests' dining experiences. We value creativity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in a supportive community.

Benefits

Career prospects in an expanding organization

Discounts at hotel facilities and partner businesses

Free surf lessons and equipment hire

Team social events throughout the year

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bring culinary passion and creativity to the team.
• Collaborate with Head Chefs to craft innovative menus.
• Guest-oriented service focus with an emphasis on local food.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef and Head Chefs in kitchen organization.
• Prepare, cook, and portion all food dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen areas.

Skills

Culinary passion

Teamwork

Guest service focused

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

NVQ level 1 & 2 or equivalent

Job description

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We know
that kitchen life can be challenging, and that talented chefs are worth their
weight in caviar right now. So, we’ve taken a good, honest look at our kitchen
teams to focus on what’s important and introduce new, innovative ways of
working.

Are you
passionate about food and all aspects of hospitality?

Do you want
a role where you have the most amazing view from your open kitchen or whilst
you are taking a well-earned break?

If you’re a
Chef with big ideas, dynamic, boundless enthusiasm and a craving for better
balance, then we’d love to hear from you!

Join a team
that values connection, flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all about
making a meaningful impact on our guest’s holiday. Our three core values - We
Care, We Notice, We Change – show what it means to work for a hotel which goes
above and beyond for our team and guests. We’ve developed a wider range of
contracts and shift patterns to choose from:

• Part
  or full-time
• Part-time
  (amount of shifts per week to be agreed at interview, flexible by mutual
  agreement)
• Full-time
  4 days on, 3 days off (based on 40 hours per week)

You will have the opportunity to work across our thriving kitchens in a
combined team, gaining a unique insight into different culinary styles and
learning from three exceptional Head Chefs. There’s the Living Space – our
place for easy seaside eating, meeting and lounging – and The Beach Hut,
serving burgers, steak and seafood right on the beach and Zacrys on the sea
wall, shining a light on provenance, place and perspective. Our breakfast team
may need an occasional hand, along with our prep kitchen and our outdoor
catering team too.

So if
you’re a Chef Tournant with big ideas, boundless enthusiasm and a craving for
better balance, we want to hear from you…Watergate Bay Hotel – a place to take
your culinary career to new heights.

The role:

Were looking for a team who are passionate about Cornwall and our local food
and drink producers, and are eager to be a part of this county's incredible way
of life. As a member of our team, you'll work alongside others who prioritise
our guests and support each other.

As the Chef
Tournant at Watergate Bay Hotel, you’ll bring culinary passion, creativity, and
meticulous attention to detail to the team. Collaborating closely with the head
chef’s, you'll craft innovative menus, oversee operations, and ensure top-notch
food quality. Your experience will inspire and guide the kitchen team,
fostering harmony and efficiency. With your culinary finesse and unwavering
commitment, you'll help deliver extraordinary dining experiences to our guests.

Joining our
team means being part of a community that values excellence, innovation, and
kindness in everything we do. Our commitment to our staff is reflected in our
exceptional working environment - one that promotes work-life balance,
professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth.

What your
days could look like:

• Assist
  the Executive Chef and Head Chef’s in the effective and efficient
  organisation, supervision and control of the kitchen operation, ensuring
  all kitchen team carry out their duties to the Hotels standards.
• Carry
  out the preparation, cooking and portioning of all food dishes including team
  meals to the Hotels standards of quality and quantity.
• Maintain
  the Hotels standards of department and personal appearance, cleanliness
  and hygiene of the kitchen areas.
• Comply
  with all instructions given by immediate supervisor.
• Preparation
  for the day’s business in accordance with projected need.
• Following
  all schedules within the kitchen and completion of daily check sheets and
  temperature logs.
• Assist
  colleagues in stocking up when necessary.
• Smooth
  running of all aspects of the kitchen and back of house areas.
• Responsible
  for undertaking the many tasks during the preparation, storage and service
  of food and the other associated tasks.
• Maintain
  an organised, clean and safe work place, not only for yourself but also
  for those around.
• Flexible
  attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns
• Interest
  and passion for the food industry
• NVQ
  level 1& 2 or equivalent as a minimum
• Team
  player
• Guest
  service focused
• Responsible
• Keen
  to develop and eager to learn
• Professional
  personal presentation

What we can
offer in return:

• A
  relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – at one of
  the UK’s most striking beaches
• A
  welcoming team of like minds, eager to support and encourage each other
• Excellent
  career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special
  rates for you and your friends and family to stay at the hotel
• Discounts
  on treatments in Swim Club
• Discounts
  for you and your friends and family at our restaurants: Zacry’s on the sea
  wall, The Beach Hut, and Living Space
• Discount
  at Cubs coffeeshops
• Discounts
  at Shop on the Beach and other partner businesses
• Free
  surf lessons, surfboards and wetsuits hire from Wavehunters
• Team
  social events throughout the year
• Team
  assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on
  topics from mental health through to managing your finances

From
discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about
helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located on the
sunny, sandy, Cornish coast, you'll never be short on inspiration. Working at
Watergate Bay Hotel isn't just a job - it's a transformative career
opportunity. Apply now and join us in creating memorable experiences that our
guests and team remember for a lifetime.