Executive Head Chef

The QHotels Collection; Hexham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group in Hexham is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. You will ensure high-quality food delivery, manage health and safety standards, and lead by example in a busy kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have previous Head Chef experience and a keen eye for detail in quality standards. This position offers competitive perks including free health club membership and various discounts across the hotel group.

Benefits

Free health club membership

Discounts across golf and hotel services

Support for training and professional qualifications

Employee Assistance Program

FREE parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Chef.
• Experience in a hotel environment or high-volume operation.
• Knowledge of GP, stock control, costs and wastage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen brigade and ensure quality of food.
• Manage health and safety checks and kitchen administration.
• Work closely alongside the Head Chef.

Skills

People management

Quality control

Food safety

Stock control

Health & Safety compliance

Job description

Are you a strong people manager?

Do you thrive in a busy kitchen, working together alongside your brigade?

The important stuff

• Free health club membership (T&Cs apply)
• Discounts across golf including membership, guest rates, green fees, buggies and clothing
• Discounts across The QHotels Collection
• Family & Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection
• Support with training & professional qualifications, including course fees!
• Various learning & development available
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program – Hospitality Action
• Refer a friend scheme
• FREE parking
• AND……much, much more!
• Chef whites provided

What will I do?

Leading a kitchen brigade, you will delegate to your Head Chef where possible, however, you will lead by example and be hands on in the kitchen, ensuring the quality and delivery of food leaving the kitchen pass is to spec, to a very high standard and presentable. Managing your time effectively to ensure all the health & safety, food safety checks and admin is actioned.

Is this the role for me?

• Previous experience as a Head Chef
• Have worked in a hotel environment or in a busy, highvolume operation
• Conference, banqueting & events catering experience would be ideal
• Quality & standards driven with a keen eye for detail
• People management experience
• Strong knowledge of GP, stock control, costs and wastage

Curious to find out more?

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is located in Hexham. Our hotel is a 4*, 141-bedroom property set in 1000 acres with a 36-hole championship golf course which has hosted over 20 European and PGA tournaments. The dining options include Hadrian’s Brasserie restaurant, Tommy Craig’s bar, the Claret Jug restaurant and a Whisky snug, and we offer afternoon tea as well as private dining and meetings and event spaces. The leisure facilities include a gym, pool, sauna, steam room, and a relaxing Elemis spa.

The QHotels Collection are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. We believe everyone should be treated equal so should you require any reasonable adjustments to any stage of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know so we can make the changes accordingly.

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