Head Chef

Hotel Du Vin; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in York. The role involves ensuring high food quality, managing budgets, and mentoring staff. The position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted Staff Room Rates

Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate

35% off dining bills

Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare Cash Plans

Referral schemes

Professional uniform

Wellness Campaign Days

Wagestream for instant wage access

Complimentary anniversary stays

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and managing budgets.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food quality.
• Strong communication skills for effective team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring high food quality.
• Manage kitchen operations to meet budget targets.
• Oversee kitchen rotas and control expenditure.

Skills

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Food Quality Control

Job description

Role: Head Chef, Hotel du Vin

Rate of Pay: Up to £40,000 basic salary PLUS Tronc (£43,000 OTE approx.), Generous Company Benefits, Training & Development

Location: York

Get paid for doing what you love, enjoy loads of perks and benefits, learn something new, and build a career for life with Hotel du Vin.

We are looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at Hotel du Vin in York. Here's a taste of 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?

What you'll be doing as a Head Chef:

• Ensure kitchen operations meet budgeted targets.
• Lead and mentor a team of kitchen staff, including sous chefs, chef de parties, and commis chefs.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and consistency.
• Understand budget construction and influence profit and loss results.
• Maintain control of expenditure at all times.
• Complete and check par stocks of equipment monthly, reporting monetary value to the accountant.
• Assist in budget preparation and control expenditure through vigilant procedures and price negotiation with suppliers.
• Manage kitchen rotas and salaries to meet budgeted payroll forecasts.
• Evaluate performance and product regularly to identify future challenges.
• Ensure effective daily communication with Bistro and Meetings at the hotel.

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

Additional Benefits:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin, and Frasers Hospitality with rooms from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off the best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when dining in our Brasseries and Bistros.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes supporting your career development.
• High street discounts on shops, experiences, holidays, and more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans – dental, optical, medical, and more from £5/month.
• Referral schemes paying up to £1500 for successful hires.
• A professional uniform that looks sharp.
• Wellness & National Campaign Days promoting activities like Pay Day Lunches, Mental Health Awareness, and more.
• Wagestream – instant access to your earned wages, up to 50% of your wages available in real time.
• Complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd, and 5th anniversaries with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast.
• Support for neurological health through our sponsorship of The Brain Charity.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice 24/7 for you and your family.

Upon successful completion of your probation:

• Private Medical Healthcare.
• Bonus plan based on KPIs.
• Critical Illness cover.
• Life Assurance.

Our Sustainability Goals:

• 100% renewable electricity, primarily from UK Wind Farms.
• Recycling at least 70% of hotel waste.
• Chemical-free cleaning systems and eco-friendly kitchen practices.
• Volunteer days for sustainable charities, paid in full.

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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel du Vin are equal opportunities employers and welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.