Head Chef (Live in available)

Royal Oak Hotel; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Oak Hotel is seeking a passionate Head Chef to manage its kitchen team in Welshpool. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in food trends, a commitment to culinary excellence, and experience in leadership and menu creation. Join the Coaching Inn Group and enjoy benefits like private healthcare, a bonus scheme, and up to 50% off accommodation across all hotels.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance

Annual Health and Wellbeing grant

Discounts on food and accommodation

Employee assistance programme

Annual stay for £1 offer

Qualifications

• Experience with fresh food and team leadership.
• Ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Passionate about food and culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen team in food preparation and service.
• Creating and costing menus based on food trends.
• Meeting labour and GP targets while ensuring quality.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Excellence

Menu Creation

Teamwork

Food Trends

Job description

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Head Chef (Live-in available), Welshpool

Client:

Royal Oak Hotel

Location:

Welshpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

Job Description:

Why work for the Coaching Inn Group?

• Work/life balance? A genuine belief in work/life balance and promoting flexibility.
• Tips? A Tronc scheme with 100% gratuities distributed weekly via TipJar.
• Bonus? Head Chef bonus scheme, earning up to 20% of annual salary.
• Your health? Private Healthcare, Life Insurance, Annual Health and Wellbeing grant.
• Discounts? Up to 50% off food across all hotels and 50% off accommodation.
• Something different? Annual stay for £1 offer.
• Personal support? Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.

Here's what HR wants us to highlight:

We are seeking a talented Head Chef to join our team.

Who are we looking for?

• An interest in latest food trends and creating exceptional dishes
• Passionate about food and culinary excellence
• Experience with fresh food and team leadership
• Fun and passionate people
• Ability to work well within a team and independently
• Ability to inspire and develop a team
• Experience in menu creation and costing
• Familiar with working to labour and GP targets

At the Coaching Inn Group, our mission is to deliver Hospitality from the Heart.

We look for passionate individuals dedicated to delighting guests and creating memorable moments.

The Coaching Inn Group operates historic Coaching Inns and premium destination hotels across the UK, recognized as one of the Top 25 Companies to Work For.

Our hotels are situated in picturesque market towns, offering vibrant food and beverage services alongside a busy accommodation trade. We celebrate the history of our buildings and provide an exciting environment.

Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional service, knowledge, and guest satisfaction.

We provide award-winning training and career development. We seek a 'can-do' attitude, a desire to exceed expectations, a bubbly personality, and a drive to reach your potential.