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Head Chef

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Preston, Keswick

On-site

GBP 50,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a talented Head Chef to join an award-winning 4-star hotel. This dynamic role involves overseeing the fine dining restaurant and banqueting services, ensuring the highest culinary standards are met. With a competitive salary and a wealth of benefits, including generous holidays, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression, this is a perfect chance to advance your culinary career. Join a supportive team of hospitality professionals and make your mark in a prestigious setting where your skills and leadership will shine.

Benefits

28 days holidays
Pension scheme
Annual bonus scheme
Generous staff discounts
Career progression
Overtime availability
Staff meals while on duty
Regular division of gratuities
Yearly staff appreciation awards
Live-in accommodation

Qualifications

  • 2+ years as Head Chef in a 4-star or luxury hotel.
  • Strong leadership skills to guide culinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of fine dining and banqueting services.
  • Ensure top culinary standards and quality in food service.

Skills

Leadership
Culinary Skills
P&L Analysis
Menu Costing
Health & Safety Management
Food Safety Documentation

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Chef with 2 years’ experience in a 4-star or luxury hotel to join an award-winning 4-star hotel. This full-time role offers excellent benefits and a salary of £50,000 for a 45-hour work week.

As a Head Chef, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the hotel’s fine dining restaurant and banqueting services, driving quality and ensuring top culinary standards.

What we are looking for:

  • Previously worked as a Head Chef, Head Cook, Chef Manager, Executive Chef, Senior Chef, or in a similar role.
  • At least 2 years’ experience in a 4-star or luxury hotel.
  • Familiarity with P&L analysis, GP, menu costing, wage budgeting, and purchasing.
  • Background in managing health & safety, COSHH, allergen control, and food safety documentation.
  • Strong leadership abilities to guide a team in delivering exceptional food and service.

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • 28 days holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Generous staff discounts
  • Career progression
  • Overtime availability
  • Staff meals for all staff whilst on duty
  • Regular division of gratuities
  • Working in supportive teams of hospitality professionals
  • Yearly staff appreciation awards hosted by the Directors
  • Free staff Employee Assistance Programme
  • Outstanding employee of the quarter award
  • Refer a friend scheme to earn up to £500
  • Live-in accommodation (including meals, internet, laundry facilities, etc.)

Apply now for this exceptional Head Chef opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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