Head Chef & Kitchen Leader (Onsite Housing Available)

White Lion Hotel; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications

Brand discounts 33%

Friends & family discount 20%

Gym membership discount

Health & dental plans

Pension + 25 days holiday

Job summary

Ember Inns invites a Head Chef to lead a kitchen team within the White Lion Hotel, delivering top-quality dishes and ensuring guest satisfaction. The role involves managing food ordering, stock control, and adherence to brand standards while driving sales and maintaining health and safety compliance.

The opportunity may include onsite accommodation and a comprehensive benefits package through Mitchells & Butlers, with generous holiday allowance and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to train and develop kitchen teams.
• Focus on delivering consistent, high-quality dishes.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food to be proud of.
• Bedriven to smash targets with your team driving sales and guest satisfaction.
• Kitchen management: food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu.
• Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Guest satisfaction

Food quality

Job description

Ember Inns invites a Head Chef to lead a kitchen team within the White Lion Hotel, delivering top-quality dishes and ensuring guest satisfaction. The role involves managing food ordering, stock control, and adherence to brand standards while driving sales and maintaining health and safety compliance.

The opportunity may include onsite accommodation and a comprehensive benefits package through Mitchells & Butlers, with generous holiday allowance and staff discounts.