Head Chef

Box Leisure Recruitment Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel company in the UK is seeking an experienced Head Chef to oversee a busy kitchen operation. You will manage kitchen staff, ensure quality standards, and create an exceptional dining experience for guests. This full-time role offers live-in accommodation and promotes a vibrant working environment, perfect for those who love the leisure industry.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation available

Qualifications

• High operational knowledge within a kitchen environment.
• Able to lead and communicate under pressure.
• Experience in team management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen staff adhere to quality and hygiene standards.
• Manage inventory and ordering stock as needed.
• Develop new dishes and overhaul menus.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety

Team Management

Education

Minimum Level 2 Food Safety

Allergens Certificate

Job description

Box Leisure:
"The Cutting Edge of Leisure Careers"
Role: Head Chef
Hotel | Somerset | Permanent | Full time Salary: £42,000
Live-in accommodation can is available
Looking for an experienced Head Chef to oversee a busy kitchen operation at a busy hotel, reporting into the executive chef.
An amazing opportunity to join one of the UKs leading hotel resort companies situated in the Northwest. This reputable holiday hotel operator offers a high-quality lifestyle opportunity, wonderful working environment, access to a myriad of leisure and outdoor activities and is well connected to the national motorway network. You will be responsible for driving a great food experience guest service and maximising the potential of the Food & Beverage in back of house departments and offerings on park. You will nurture an environment that allows your team to perform at their best through high performance and high fulfilment and creating memories for our guests and giving our team opportunities of a lifetime.
Head Chef

• Ensuring that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Staying up to date with culinary trends and kitchen processes
• Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices
• Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed
• Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organising repairs when needed
• Handling staff issues, such as sick leave and attendance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary
• Developing new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more clientele
• Ensuring that guests receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experience

Qualifications Experience Essential:

• High Level of operational knowledge within a kitchen environment and be available to share ideas to improve standards.
• Be able to lead from the front and communicate under pressure.
• Coach other team members and develop their skills, improving their performance
• Minimum level 2 food safety
• Up to date Allergens certificate
• Experience managing a team and dealing with people management

If you have questions or would like to apply for this role, please contact:
or Call 07947409191/ 0161 359 6110

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Job Overview

ID:

1575910

Date Posted:

Posted 2 weeks ago

Expiration Date:

19/07/2025

Location:

Shrewsbury

Competitive

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