Head Chef

Malmaison Hotel du Vin; Winchester; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Winchester is seeking an experienced Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations. You will be responsible for managing a talented team while ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £42,500 and a variety of professional benefits, including staff discounts and development opportunities. Join a team that values culinary excellence and career growth.

Benefits

Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates

Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate

35% off dining in Brasseries and Bistros

Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes

High Street Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare Cash Plans

Referral schemes

Wellness Campaign Days

Instant access to earned pay

Complimentary stays on anniversary

Private Medical Healthcare

Bonus Plan

Critical Illness cover

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary experience in a professional kitchen.
• Expertise in food preparation and kitchen management.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and manage staff.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Support the General Manager in maintaining kitchen performance.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Leadership Experience

Food Handling

Food Preparation Experience

Restaurant Experience

Cost Control

Sanitation

Baking

Kitchen Experience

Job description

Opened 1994

24 Bedrooms

64-seater Bistro & Bar

1 Private Event Spaces - seating up to 50

The first Hotel du Vin opened in 1994 in the ancient city of Winchester. Built in 1715 the building is brimming with Queen Anne-style architecture. A city steeped in history with a landmark cathedral wonderful architecture historic museums cobbled streets lined with independent shops and boutiques theatres literary events and arts festivals. All on the doorstep of the stunning landscape of the South Downs.

About the Role

Head Chef

Up to 42500 including TRONC / 45 Hours per week

Permanent position

Hotel du Vin Winchester

Get paid for doing what you love get loads of perks and benefits learn something new and make a career for Life with Hotel Du Vin

Get a taste for our Kitchen Do you love watching your food leave the pass knowing that the guest will love eating it as much as you loved cooking it Do you love people and making guests smile Can you deliver on our high standards every day

Can you do all this whilst overseeing the running of the kitchen Can you support the General Manager by inspiring the kitchen team to deliver perfect dishes every time

Do you want to be part of something different working with the best food drink and a brand you can be proud of

We create memories that our guests never forget. This could be the next step for you into a Senior Head Chef role we actively encourage internal development and progression. Onwards and upwards!

About You

Benefits

Interested Click Apply Now In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer :

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from 65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops experiences holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental optical medical and more available from 5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to 1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• A decent uniform that doesnt make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like Pay Day Lunches / Treats National Popcorn Day Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as its earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time stream up to 50% of the money youre already earned learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st 3rdand 5thanniversary with Dinner Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer healthier happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme free confidential advice available 24 / 7 to you and your family

Plus on completing your probationary period you will be provided with :

• Private Medical Healthcare
• Bonus Plan based on clear and transparent KPIs
• Critical Illness cover
• Life Assurance

Our Sustainability Goals

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace

Interested Click Apply Now

Frasers Hospitality Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race sex disability religion / belief sexual orientation or age.

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Kitchen Management Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Food Industry,Cooking,Cost Control,Baking,Sanitation,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1