Head Chef

Frasers Group plc; Worksop; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasers Group is seeking a passionate Head Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences while leading the kitchen team at The Lion Hotel, Worksop. The successful candidate will develop innovative menus, ensure food safety compliance, and supervise kitchen operations to maintain high standards of service. This full-time position offers significant career growth opportunities in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Benefits

Employee Recognition Program

Bonus for achieving company share price targets

Access to Frasers Fit wellbeing programs

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a kitchen team.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
• Organizational skills to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the kitchen team.
• Develop menus and oversee food safety compliance.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by monitoring service quality.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Job description

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At The Lion Hotel, we take great pride in delivering exceptional hospitality. Through personalized guest interactions, we offer the finest accommodations, dining, and conference facilities in Worksop. As part of the Frasers Group, a leader in the retail industry, we are committed to elevating the hospitality experience to meet the diverse needs and expectations of all our guests..

Why join us?

Our mission- we are building the worlds most admired and compelling brand ecosystem

Our purpose – we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences

At Frasers Group, We Fear Less And Do More. Our People Are Forward Thinkers Who Are Driven To Operate Outside Of Their Comfort Zone To Change The Future Of Retail, Embracing Challenges Along The Way. The Potential To Elevate Your Career Is Massive, The Experience Unrivalled. To Be Able To Make The Most Of It You Need To Live And Breathe Our Principles

• Think without limits - Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you
• Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role and own the results
• Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet
  
  

Are you ready to join the Fearless?

Job Description

As Head Chef you will have a passion to deliver exceptional food to our guests. Developing excellent menus including weekly specials & seasonal promotions to delight our customers. You will take a leading role in the training and supervision of the team keeping accurate HR records and developing the skills set of the brigade. With an eye for detail you will work closely with all departments to monitor business levels and ensure appropriate staffing and stock levels are maintained.

• Supervise and manage kitchen team.
• Working with the team to ensure that all service areas are delivering exceptional service which is prompt, professional and friendly
• Ensure compliance with food safety laws & procedures
• Understand & implement the safer food better business protocols & HACCAP policies including but not limited to stock rotation, cleaning schedules & allergen tracking
• Monitor customer satisfaction & take appropriate action
• Regular seek feedback from the front of house staff regarding menu quality, popular dishes & taking corrective action for any food related guest complaints.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure that all aspects of the kitchen run smoothly
• Preparing, cooking & presenting a range of dishes to the agreed specification, completing cleaning tasks & monitoring tasks completed by the team, placing orders for stock & other administrative duties
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a team in a kitchen environment
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Able to work under own initiative
• Organisational skills to manage your own time and that of the team
  
  

This is full time position of 40 hours per week involving shifts across the operational hours of the business (06:00 – 23:00) working 5 days over 7 including weekends & bank holidays.

Additional Information

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

Reward, Recognition and Opportunities

Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.

Fearless 1000 – By October 2025, we want our share price to hit £10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus! The top 1000 performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50,000 to £1million! Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance*.

• subject to terms and conditions
  
  

Frasers Festival – an event like no other! Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.

CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.

Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

What’s next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitality

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