Head Chef

Personnel Solutions; Northam; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A coastal hotel in North Devon is seeking a Head Chef to lead a talented team. You will design and prepare dishes, maintain high kitchen standards, and collaborate to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Candidates should have relevant experience and a passion for using fresh, quality ingredients. This role offers a salary of £45K plus an attractive bonus.

Benefits

Attractive bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or progression from sous chef.
• Neat appearance with excellent personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Designing, preparing and cooking dishes.
• Running and maintaining your kitchen station.
• Monitoring portion control to reduce waste.
• Upholding Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.

Skills

Positive attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Flexibility

Passion for quality ingredients

Job description

Overview

Head Chef - Exclusive Family Run Coastal Hotel - North Devon - £45K + Attractive Bonus

A rare opportunity for a talented chef to lead the team in this beautifully maintained hotel serving exceptional dishes from fresh locally sourced ingredients. Our clients' current menus offer a variety of modern and traditional British-style fine dining dishes with Classic French influence. This position might suit a Head and Sous Chef team!

Responsibilities

• Designing, preparing and cooking dishes in liaison with your team
• Understanding the business model
• General leadership & communication skills
• Running and maintaining your kitchen station to a high standard
• Purchasing, ordering, stock rotation, and requisitions
• Delivering an industry standard GP %
• Ensuring deliveries are stored correctly and on time
• Leading with ideas and input to seasonal and changing menus
• Delivering efficient service without compromising on quality
• Monitoring portion control to reduce waste
• Upholding all Health & Safety and Food Safety standards
• Supporting and working closely with other chefs and front-of-house staff to deliver a great guest experience

What We're Looking For

• A positive attitude with a willingness to deliver performance
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining high standards
• Good communication, delegation and teamwork skills
• A neat and tidy appearance with excellent personal hygiene
• Flexibility to adapt to changing menus and work situations
• Experience in a similar role
• Or progression from sous
• Passion for using fresh, quality ingredients to create memorable dishes

How to Apply

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