Head Chef

Artemis Venue Services Ltd; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Head Chef at Blackwell Grange, where you'll manage a busy kitchen providing top-notch, fresh ingredients for weddings and events. The role involves leading a team, ensuring food quality, and maintaining operational standards in a beautiful Cotswolds setting.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Free parking

Food hygiene training

Competitive rates of pay

Exceptional hours with few late nights

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Understanding of HACCP and food management.
• Good references and communication with technology.

Responsibilities

• Day to day management of the kitchen.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness.
• Daily ordering and managing kitchen team.

Skills

Team Management

Good Communication

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Job description

Job description Head Chef required at Blackwell Grange, Shipston on Stour, CV36 4JX Head Chef – £40,000 - £45,000 per annum + hourly overtime and company bonus scheme Start date- ASAP Artemis are looking for a passionate Head Chef for Blackwell Grange to work alongside our team, leading from the front in what is a hands on position, cooking the finest food using fresh ingredients. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, have a passion for good food and service, calm under pressure and be able to work in a small team. Experience in weddings and conferences, 100+ covers, fine dining, together with a strong background in food led establishments. Artemis is a company that is proud to provide the finest quality, modern British food and drink to high end wedding clients, across 15 beautiful, privately owned estates around the UK. Blackwell Grange is located in the Cotswolds surrounded by fantastic countryside. We provide exceptional food to our clientele who expect nothing but the highest levels of service and everlasting memories. To learn more visit our website at www.blackwellgrange.co.uk Requirements- · 2 years’ experience in a similar position used to providing for 100+ covers using fresh ingredients · A proven track record, with good references to support your CV · An understanding of HACCP from ordering, delivery checks, temperature recording and general management duties required for such a position · Good communication skills together with having the ability to work with emails, files and spreadsheets (laptop will be provided) · Own transport is essential due to the location · Candidates must be eligible to work full-time in the UK Responsibilities- · Day to day management of your venue kitchen, providing the finest fresh ingredients to clients · The ability to work with our allergens policy and kitchen management package · The ability to be hands on with all aspects of running a busy kitchen in order to maintain the high standards of cleanliness · Managing your kitchen team, rota planning and holidays · Daily ordering from suppliers, monthly stock takes · Reporting regularly to the Group Executive Head Chef, day to day report to the General Manager · Managing our Checkit food recording through the portal (full training given) Benefits of working with us- · Exceptional hours with only a few late nights – 45 hrs per week · Full uniform provided and laundered
· Food hygiene training will be given to level 3 standard · Having the ability to see and work at other venues across our estate · Working in modern fitted kitchens with quality equipment using fresh ingredients · We use Checkit as our everyday food management system giving you confidence in managing a busy kitchen. · The ability to plan and test new dishes as part of our commitment to chef training · Competitive rates of pay · Company bonus scheme · Pension scheme Please submit a covering letter with your application and email to Joshua Summlar-Prince Interviews to take place in the coming weeks. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £40,000.00 per year Additional pay:
• Bonus scheme
• Yearly bonus Benefits:
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking Schedule:
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability Work Location: In person