Executive head chef

Dish Hospitality; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel and restaurant group in the Newcastle area is seeking a Head Chef to lead their culinary team. This prestigious hotel boasts a multi-rosette awarded restaurant and offers a superb salary along with full menu autonomy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fine dining environments and a passion for culinary innovation, making this an excellent opportunity to showcase your talents. If you're keen on enhancing the dining experience and pushing gastronomic boundaries, this role is for you.

Benefits

Superb salary

Full menu autonomy

Pension scheme

Short term accommodation available

Modern kitchen with latest equipment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in 5-star hotels and rosette-awarded restaurants.
• Proven track record of culinary excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine seasonal menus showcasing culinary expertise.
• Oversee all kitchen operations and staff management.
• Lead and mentor a team of skilled chefs.

Skills

Culinary Expertise

Leadership

Team Management

Creativity

Quality Control

Financial Management

Supplier Relations

Health and Safety Compliance

Menu Development

Job description

HEAD CHEF, NEWCASTLE AREA, HIGH END HOTEL, UP TO £60,000

ROSETTE WINNING RESTAURANT, HIGH END BESPOKE BANQUETING

SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE FOR RELOCATE

The Benefits include:

• Superb salary

• Full menu autonomy

• 5 days over 7, you create a working rota

• 45-48 hour working week

• modern kitchen with all the latest kit and equipment

• Pension scheme

• Accommodation options available

• Build on the superb reputation this stunning hotel already holds

• Work in a multi rosette kitchen and have the freedom to showcase your talents!

• Short term accommodation available for a relocate

About Our Client

Our independent clients operate this prestigious hotel & fine dining restaurant, commutable to Newcastle and Durham, with bespoke banqueting & are looking to recruit an exceptional Head Chef to lead the kitchen team & oversea the food operation.

Boasting a multi-award-winning restaurant, proudly holding multiple AA Rosettes, the hotel's commitment to culinary excellence and innovative gastronomy has positioned the hotel as a leader in the fine dining scene locally and nationally

Role Overview

As the Head Chef, you will be the driving force behind the talented kitchen teams in this multi outlet hotel, responsible for maintaining the high standards of culinary excellence while pushing the boundaries of gastronomic innovation. This role requires a passionate, creative, and highly skilled individual with extensive experience in 5-star hotels and rosette-awarded restaurants.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu Development and Innovation:Create and continuously refine seasonal menus that showcase your culinary expertise, creativity, and commitment to using the finest, locally-sourced ingredients. Develop signature dishes that elevate our restaurant's reputation and keep us at the forefront of fine dining.

• Kitchen Management:Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including staff management, inventory control, food cost management, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation.

• Team Leadership:Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of skilled chefs and kitchen staff. Foster a positive work environment that encourages creativity, teamwork, and professional growth.

• Quality Control:Implement and maintain rigorous quality control measures to ensure consistency in food preparation, presentation, and taste across all dishes.

• Health and Safety Compliance:Ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and health and safety guidelines in the kitchen.

• Supplier Relations:Develop and maintain relationships with local and international suppliers to source the highest quality ingredients. Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance to ensure consistent quality and value.

• Financial Management:Work closely with the management team to set and achieve financial targets, manage food costs, and optimise kitchen efficiency without compromising on quality.

• Customer Experience:Engage with guests when appropriate, providing insights into the menu and enhancing their dining experience. Be responsive to customer feedback and adapt menus and dishes accordingly.

• Training and Development:Implement comprehensive training programs for kitchen staff to maintain and improve culinary skills, knowledge of ingredients, and adherence to restaurant standards.

• Innovation and Trends:Stay abreast of culinary trends, new techniques, and emerging ingredients. Incorporate innovative approaches to keep our menu fresh

If this sounds like the ideal position for you then send your CV and cover letter through the link here, to hear of similar positions in the region & beyond then give Eddy Nuttall a call here in the Dish hospitality Offices