Head Chef

Thwaites; Knutsford; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Stream advance salary access (up to 40

28 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced parental pay

Apprenticeships available

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Engaging & supportive work environment

Résumé du poste

Thwaites in Knutsford seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen delivering seven-days-a-week excellence. You will manage a diverse team, drive menus to high standards, and supervise operations across the hotel and its sister outlets.

You will be responsible for cost control, staff development, and maintaining top quality while collaborating with senior hotel management to uphold guest satisfaction and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Head Chef in a hotel/restaurant setting.
• Experience delivering high-standard dishes and menus.
• Ability to develop and mentor kitchen staff.

Responsabilités

• Inspire and innovate: evolve menus with the team to deliver exceptional dishes.
• Lead with passion: hands-on leadership alongside key hotel managers.
• Drive excellence: manage costs, kitchen efficiency and standards.
• Oversee kitchen operations for sister food outlets and coffee shop.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team development

Menu development

Cost control

Description du poste

Are you an experienced Head Chef ready for a fresh challenge? This is your chance to showcase your skills in a vibrant, creative environment.

You will be fully responsible for a diverse team, serving the highest standard of food seven days per week. Our kitchen can serve over a thousand meals per week including breakfast, lunch, dinner, room service, conference & events.

Your day to day;

• • Inspire and innovate:Work closely with the team to evolve our menus, staying ahead of food trends to deliver exceptional dishes to our guests.
  • Lead with passion:Be a hands-on leader, collaborating with key managers like the General Manager, Head of Sales, and Restaurant Manager.
  • Nurture future talent:Develop our dedicated kitchen team – the Head Chefs of tomorrow – and guide our front-of-house team in understanding our dishes and stories.
  • Drive excellence:Play an active role in cost management, kitchen efficiency, and maintaining the highest standards.
  • Expand your impact:Oversee the kitchen operations for our sister food outlet and coffee shop.

Who are we looking for?

This role is perfect for a driven and experienced Head Chef who’s eager to work to 1 AA Rosette standards and beyond. We’re seeking someone with:

• A passion for people development – you’ll lead and inspire your team with energy and a personal touch.
• A curious and creative nature that brings theatre to our restaurant.
• A deep understanding and love of food including key trends and a desire to keep our menus fresh and exciting.
• Experience in hotel kitchens and knowledge of hotel food operations is a big plus.

You will be comfortable collaborating with other senior managers in the hotel, sharing best practices in recruitment, retention and developing talented individuals.

Someone who can set measurable, challenging goals for all team members, finding ways to improve staff knowledge and their approach, coaching and mentoring all kitchen managers.

You will have a grasp of the principles of supply chain management, waste management, sustainable procurement and working practices in the kitchen. Understanding the principles of profit and loss and recognising how you can support the overall financial performance of the business through an efficient operation, building on past experience to achieve annual budgets.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment