Head Chef - Restaurant

The QHotels Collection; Hexham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in Hexham is seeking a Head Chef to manage kitchen operations. The role requires prior experience in high-volume environments and strong people management skills. You will ensure the quality and presentation of food, alongside handling administrative tasks. Benefits include discounts, professional training support, and more.

Benefits

Free health club membership

Discounts on golf and hotel accommodations

Support with training and professional qualifications

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Have worked in a hotel environment or busy, high-volume operation.
• Conference, banqueting & events catering experience is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and manage health and safety checks.
• Ensure quality and presentation of food leaving the kitchen.
• Manage time effectively for both hands-on cooking and administrative tasks.

Skills

People management

Quality and standards driven

Strong knowledge of GP and stock control

Job description

Overview

Are you a strong people manager? Do you thrive in a busy kitchen, working together alongside your brigade?

Benefits

• Free health club membership (T&Cs apply)
• Discounts across golf including membership, guest rates, green fees, buggies and clothing
• Discounts across The QHotels Collection
• Family & Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection
• Support with training & professional qualifications, including course fees!
• Various learning & development available
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program – Hospitality Action
• Refer a friend scheme
• FREE parking
• AND……much, much more!
• Chef whites provided

What will I do?

Leading by example, you will be hands on in the kitchen, but you will also manage your time to ensure all the health & safety, food safety checks and admin is actioned. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and delivery of food leaving the kitchen pass is to spec, to a very high standard and presentable.

Is this the role for me?

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef
• Have worked in a hotel environment or in a busy, highvolume operation
• Conference, banqueting & events catering experience wouldbe ideal
• Quality & standards driven with a keen eye for detail
• People management experience
• Strong knowledge of GP, stock control, costs and wastage

Curious to find out more?

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is located in Hexham. Our hotel is a 4*, 141-bedroom property set in 1000 acres with a 36-hole championship golf course which has hosted over 20 European and PGA tournaments. The dining options include Hadrian’s Brasserie restaurant, Tommy Craig’s bar, the Claret Jug restaurant and a Whisky snug, and we offer afternoon tea as well as private dining and meetings and event spaces. The leisure facilities include a gym, pool, sauna, steam room, and a relaxing Elemis spa.

The QHotels Collection are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. We believe everyone should be treated equal so should you require any reasonable adjustments to any stage of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know so we can make the changes accordingly.

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