Head Chef

Hamilton Mayday; Hertford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established hotel in Hertford is looking for a passionate Head Chef to manage their kitchen team of 15 and ensure high food standards. This role requires experience in high-volume kitchens, strong leadership skills, and a financial understanding to manage budgets. Benefits include an achievable bonus scheme, live-in accommodation, and discounts on meals. Apply immediately if you're driven by a passion for food and customer service.

Benefits

Achievable bonus scheme

Live in option available

Share of gratuities

60% discounted meals when working

25% discount on food and 15% off drinks on days off

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience within a high-volume kitchen (restaurant, hotel or gastro pub).
• Stable work history as a Head Chef.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Overall running and management of the kitchen.
• Leading and managing a team of 15.
• Planning and executing fresh food menu for all meal services.

Skills

Leadership skills

Ability to cook freshly prepared food

Financial awareness

Team coaching and development

Customer service passion

Job description

Head Chef, Hotel, Hertford, up to £45k + bonus, live in accommodation available

This established Hotel is located in the heart of the town, and with 35 rooms, the kitchen provides breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner as well as an afternoon tea menu. All food is freshly prepared using quality seasonal ingredients and menus changed seasonally.

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for the overall running and management of the kitchen, leading and managing a team of 15, ensuring a high standard of food is produced and presented. You will work closely with the Head of Food to plan and execute a fresh food menu offer for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as functions and special occasions, be responsible for HACCP, H&S, Food Safety, allergens, etc., and work to budget and GP.

Working hours are 5/7 (weekends are included), 45 hours per week.

Benefits

• An achievable bonus scheme
• Live in option available
• A share of gratuities
• 60% discounted meals when you are working
• 25% discount on food and 15% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
• Training and career development opportunities

What we are looking for

• A passionate and food-driven Head Chef with a stable work history
• Experience within a high-volume kitchen (high street restaurant, hotel or gastro pub)
• Ability to cook freshly prepared food with an eye for detail and presentation
• Strong leadership skills – able to lead, coach and develop your team
• Financially aware and able to manage/work to budget
• A genuine passion for food and customer service
• Ability to work well under pressure, remaining calm at all times

Interested?? Then apply immediately