Head Chef – Cumbria – 2AA Rosette – up to 45k

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited; Cartmel Fell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel in Cumbria seeks an experienced Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and maintain high culinary standards. The ideal candidate will manage a talented kitchen brigade and share a passion for modern British cuisine, focusing on locally sourced ingredients. This position offers a beautiful working location and various benefits.

Benefits

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Free on-site parking

Working in a beautiful location

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-level establishments.
• Passion for locally sourced produce.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of a professional kitchen.
• Manage and motivate your team.
• Ensure ongoing training and development.

Skills

Man management

Kitchen management

Creative cooking

High standards

Leadership

Job description

Overview

A Head Chef is required in Cumbria for this gorgeous, historic and renowned hotel.

This role requires candidates to have a valid UK work visa or settled status – no sponsorship is provided.

This stunning establishment is set within an excellent location and is contemporary in design mixed with original features.

Along with over 40 beautifully designed bedrooms, the hotel is also home to an elegant award-winning restaurant.

The restaurant serves up to 80 covers per service within an elegant dining room and also caters for weddings and functions up to 100 covers.

Benefits

• Additional tronc and benefits
• Working in a beautiful location
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free on-site parking

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for overseeing all aspects of a professional kitchen and will have a background in running high-level establishments
• Manage and motivate your team
• Ensure that ongoing training and development is offered
• Possess solid man management and kitchen management
• Be a creative and talented chef with exceptionally high standards who can lead their team by example and inspire them
• Have the passion and ability to maintain an exceptional standard of cuisine and the right candidate will be experienced in good fresh food

What we\'re looking for

They are looking for a Head Chef to join the team and maintain the standards of their talented kitchen brigade to ensure the level of food is retained. They are looking for someone who shares their passion for locally sourced produce and fuss free modern British cuisine.

Reference: 06767

Application

If you are a proven and talented Head Chef looking for new a challenge and believe you have the passion and vision to drive the business forward, this could be the role for you.

Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, then you’ll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.