Head Chef

King William IV Hotel; Hunstanton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic coaching inn near Hunstanton is seeking a talented Head Chef. The role involves creating exceptional dishes, leading a team, and maintaining high food standards. Candidates should have culinary passion, experience with fresh foods, and the ability to inspire and develop their team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and potential bonuses alongside various benefits, including private healthcare and discounts across the group.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance

Annual Health and Wellbeing grant

Up to 50% discount on food

Bonus scheme up to 20% annual salary

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience with fresh food and cooking.
• Can work within a team and on own initiative.
• Experience with labour and GP targets.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional dishes using fresh ingredients.
• Lead and inspire a team of kitchen staff.
• Work to maintain food quality and service standards.

Skills

Interest in food trends

Passionate about culinary excellence

Team leadership experience

Menu creation

Ability to inspire a team

Job description

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We are looking for a talented Head Chef to join our team at The King William IV at Sedgeford, near Hunstanton, Norfolk.

This is a permanent, full-time role, working 5 days out of 7. We may also be able to offer short-term accommodation for a single person to support in relocating to the area.

Why work for the Coaching Inn Group?

• Work/Life Balance? A genuine belief in work/life balance and an understanding of working together to promote flexibility.
• Tips? A Tronc scheme with 100% of gratuities distributed to our teams every week via TipJar.
• Bonus? Head Chef bonus scheme, earn up to 20% of annual salary.
• Your health? Private Healthcare, Life Insurance, Annual Health and Wellbeing grant.
• Discounts? Up to 50% discount off food across all of our hotels and 50% off accommodation.
• Something different? Annual stay for £1 offer.
• Personal support? Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.

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We are looking for a talented Head Chef to join our team at The King William IV at Sedgeford, near Hunstanton, Norfolk.

Who are we looking for?

• An interest in latest food trends and creating exceptional dishes.
• Passionate about food and culinary excellence.
• Experience with fresh food and with team leadership.
• Fun and passionate people.
• Can work well within a team, but also with their own initiative.
• Can inspire and develop a team.
• Experience in menu creation and costing.
• Used to working to labour and GP targets.

At the Coaching Inn Group, we have one mission – to deliver Hospitality from the Heart.

To help us with this, we are looking for fantastic and talented people that have a passion for delighting our guests and providing truly memorable moments.

The Coaching Inn Group is the premier operator of historic Coaching Inns and premium destination hotels in beautiful market towns and scenic spots across the UK, and we have been highlighted as one of the Top 25 Companies to Work For.

Our hotels are located in picturesque market towns and operate with a bustling food and beverage offering, coupled with a busy bedroom trade. We are the marquee venue in each of the towns we are in, providing a vibrant and exciting environment that also celebrates the history of our magnificent buildings.

Our people are what bring these experiences to life. Every person that works within the Coaching Inn Group is passionate about what they do, delivering exceptional service, superior knowledge, and a drive to delight every guest.

We offer award-winning training and career development. We just ask that you bring a ‘can-do’ attitude, a desire to exceed expectations, a bubbly and outgoing personality, and we will help you to unlock your potential and reach new heights in your career.