Head Chef

Reed; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A beautiful independent hotel and spa in Buckinghamshire is seeking an experienced Head Chef. In this role, you will manage kitchen operations, ensuring high standards and profitability. Key responsibilities include supervising menus and daily specials while collaborating on budgeting with management. A commitment to food hygiene and safety regulations is essential. This is a full-time position at 45 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a kitchen in line with hotel policies.
• Familiar with fire and safety procedures.
• Understanding of food hygiene regulations and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the preparation of the restaurant menu and daily specialities.
• Ensure all kitchen standards are met and profitability achieved.
• Establish the kitchen budget in collaboration with management.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu preparation

Food hygiene regulations

Job description

A fantastic opportunity to work in a beautiful independent hotel and spa, set on a stunning estate in Buckinghamshire.

We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to take control, accountability and ownership for the management of the department within the overall policies and controls established by the Hotel General Manager, ensuring that the Kitchen standards are delivered and budgeted profitability achieved.

The key responsibilities and duties include

Supervising the preparation of the restaurant menu, daily specialities and banqueting functions

To be fully conversant with:

• The Hotel fire and Bomb Procedures
• The Hotel Health and Safety Policy Procedures
• Departmental Food Hygiene Regulations
• C.O.S.H.H Regulations
• Employee Handbook

Establish the kitchen budget in consultancy and collaboration with the Hotel GM and DGM and contribute to other F&B departments' budgeting process

The role is full time working 45 hours per week over 5 days.

For a full job spec and further details please contact Leon Henry at Reed Milton Keynes