Head Chef - Exclusive Banqueting Hotel

Flow Recruitment; Keswick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel management group in Keswick is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead its culinary team. This role offers an opportunity to take ownership of their Falls Brasserie, focusing on exceptional food quality and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in luxury hotel kitchens and be passionate about culinary innovation. A competitive salary, live-in accommodation, and generous perks including staff discounts and annual bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Generous staff discounts

Career progression opportunities

28+ days holiday

Annual bonus scheme

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a Head Chef in a 4-star or award-winning luxury hotel.
• Ability to develop and motivate a team of chefs.
• Strong grasp of P&L, menu costing, and budgeting.
• Commitment to maintaining exceptional food quality and standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all banqueting requirements at the Falls Brasserie.
• Drive creativity in menu development and culinary standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage the culinary team effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Business acumen

Food safety compliance

Team motivation

Flexibility

Job description

Our client is a family owned group that operate a number of high quality hotel operations across the Lake District.

We are seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead our clients culinary team at their exclusive hotel in Keswick. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented professional with a proven track record to take full ownership of their Falls Brasserie and oversee all banqueting requirements.

With creativity, leadership, and enthusiasm at the heart of this role, our client offers a highly competitive salary and bonus scheme in recognition of your dedication.

What We're Looking For

• Proven expertise - At least two years of experience as a Head Chef in a 4-star or award-winning luxury hotel.
• Inspirational leadership - The ability to develop and motivate a team of 10 chefs, fostering commitment and excellence.
• Business acumen - A strong grasp of P&L, GP, menu costing, wage budgeting, and purchasing.
• High standards - A commitment to maintaining exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Meticulous organisation - Ensuring compliance with health & safety, COSHH, allergens, and food safety regulations.
• Creative vision - A passion for menu development, pushing culinary boundaries, and driving the business forward.
• Flexibility & dedication - A hands-on approach and the ability to adapt to the demands of a vibrant hospitality environment.

The Rewards:

- Competitive salary - contracted for 45 hours per week. All overtime time paid with 1.5 paid if you have to work on a 6th day

- Live in accommodation (including meals, internet, laundry facilities etc)

- Generous staff discounts - 50% off food & up to 50% off accommodation

- Career progression - Accredited compliance training, Hospitality specific online training platform

- Learn while you earn - with our Apprenticeship training up to level 6

- Staff meals for all staff whilst on Duty

- Regular division of gratuities

- Pension scheme

- Working in supportive teams of hospitality professionals

- Yearly staff appreciation awards hosted by the Directors

- Free staff Employee Assistance Programme

- Outstanding employee of the quarter award

- Refer a friend scheme to earn up to GBP500

- Monthly staff prize draws

- 28+ days holidays increasing by one day every year after 5 years, up to 33 days

- Annual salary reviews on all positions

- Annual bonus scheme