Head Chef – Cumbria – Luxury Hotel

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Head Chef for a stunning country house hotel in Cumbria. Candidates must have experience in high-level A La Carte restaurants and possess strong team management skills. This role offers a chance to oversee a professional kitchen in a contemporary yet classical establishment, where passion for fresh, locally sourced cuisine is paramount.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef in a high-level A La Carte restaurant required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a kitchen team.
• Passion for modern British cuisine and fresh food.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of a professional kitchen.
• Manage and motivate the kitchen team.
• Ensure ongoing training and development.
• Maintain high standards of cuisine.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Ability to manage a kitchen team

Solid man management skills

Passion for locally sourced produce

Ability to maintain high standards of cuisine

Job description

Overview

A Head Chef is required in Cumbria for this gorgeous country house hotel.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.

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

For this role it is essential for you to have Head Chef experience within a high level A La Carte restaurant.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave rising with each year of service
• Annual salary reviews

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

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

Qualifications

• Essential: Head Chef experience within a high-level A La Carte restaurant
• Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a kitchen team and lead by example
• Solid man management and kitchen management skills
• Passion for locally sourced produce and modern British cuisine
• Ability to maintain an exceptional standard of cuisine and good fresh food

If you are a proven and talented Head Chef looking for a new 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.

Reference

• 06545