Head Chef

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their culinary team at a prestigious hotel in Ashford. This exciting opportunity involves overseeing kitchen operations, crafting seasonal menus using the finest local produce, and ensuring exceptional dining experiences for guests. With a strong emphasis on staff welfare, the hotel offers a supportive environment where your culinary skills can shine. If you're an experienced Sous Chef ready for the next step in your career or a Head Chef looking for a new challenge, this role could be your perfect fit. Join a team that values quality and creativity in every dish.

Benefits

29 days holiday

Paid overtime

Uniform provided

Discounted health club membership

Discounted hotel stays

Access to discounts on various websites and shops

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef in a high-end kitchen.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment without compromising standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and ensure high-quality food preparation.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create seasonal menus.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Menu Planning

Time Management

Experience with Local Produce

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

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Platinum Recruitment are working in partnership with a popular high end hotel group and are currently supporting a hotel in Ashford, Kent where we have a fantastic opportunity for a Head Chef to join their team.

What's in it for you?

This Hotel has a brilliant reputation for its food and it's very much focused on looking after their staff, as well as the obvious benefits there are many other benefits from working with this company:

• 29 days holiday
• Paid overtime
• Uniform provided
• Discounted membership to our exceptional health clubs
• Discounted stays for you, your friends and family at any of our Hotels or Resorts
• Access to wider wallet - discounts on a wide range of websites, high street shops and great experiences for you and your family

Package

• Service Charge

Why choose our Client?

Our client is situated a short drive from Ashford train station and town centre. The hotel is surrounded by luscious lawns and gardens and is ideal for those looking to take the pace out of their Kent trip. The hotel has 76 bedrooms, the restaurant offers seasonally-changing menus with only the best local Kent produce. They also have a very busy conference and banqueting trade throughout the year.

What's involved?

This role would ideally suit an experienced Sous Chef who is looking for their next step up in the kitchen or a Head Chef looking for a new challenge. You will be working very closely with the Executive Chef, but running your own kitchen within the spa at the hotel. The ideal Pastry Chef must be experienced with working with fresh local produce, as well as working in a fast-paced environment without compromising standards.

Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you!

Click Apply Now and one of the team will be in touch to discuss the Head Chef role in Ashford, Kent.

Job Number: 931961 / INDCHEF

Job Role: Head Chef

Location: Ashford, Kent

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.