Head Chef – Luxury Hotel Multi-Kitchen Leader

Gateway Hospitality Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary to £48k

Tips worth up to £7k

Group Benefits, Discounts & Events

Uniforms

Meals on Duty

Job summary

Gateway Hospitality Recruitment is seeking a Head Chef for a luxury hotel and venue in Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will assist the Executive Head Chef in overseeing multi-outlet kitchens, including restaurant and banqueting, and will run service with a hands-on leadership style.

The role offers progression to Head Chef in the future and is ideal for a Sous Chef aiming to advance. Experience in a busy country house hotel or venue is essential, with a track record of kitchen management

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy country house hotel or venue.
• Proven track record of kitchen management.
• Hands-on leader with culinary excellence.
• Experience running restaurant and banqueting service.

Responsibilities

• Support and coach senior and junior chefs, ensuring high standards.
• Lead Hygiene and Health & Safety training across the kitchen.
• Monitor costs, margins and portion control to maximise profitability.
• Produce fresh seasonal menus for restaurant, events and weddings at the property.
• Run service and motivate and manage junior chefs during peak periods.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Kitchen management

Coaching & training

Budget & cost control

Job description

Gateway Hospitality Recruitment is seeking a Head Chef for a luxury hotel and venue in Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will assist the Executive Head Chef in overseeing multi-outlet kitchens, including restaurant and banqueting, and will run service with a hands-on leadership style.

The role offers progression to Head Chef in the future and is ideal for a Sous Chef aiming to advance. Experience in a busy country house hotel or venue is essential, with a track record of kitchen management