Head Chef The View Restautant

Courtyard by Marriott; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals - Complimentary Meals

Private Medical insurance

Life Insurance

Bonus Scheme

23 days holiday + public holidays

Uniform Provided

Pension Scheme

Employee discounts

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Courtyard by Marriott Exeter is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations, running the pass and producing all menu elements when required. You will oversee all food related functions, ensure high standards, and drive guest satisfaction with a focus on freshness and local Devon ingredients.

The role requires leadership of the kitchen team, strong food cost management, and menu development for events, with opportunities to grow within a premier hotel environment in Exeter.

Qualifications

• Be trained to a minimum of 2 AA Rosette Level
• Passionate about Fresh Local Ingredients
• Understanding of food waste and desire to use all ingredients
• Exhibit culinary talents by running the pass and producing all elements when required
• Lead the staff and manage all food related functions
• Work to improve guest and employee satisfaction
• Be responsible for guiding and developing the restaurant chefs
• Knowledge of Food Cost and ability to work to margins
• Experience in menu creation for various event styles
• Flexible approach to working in all areas of the hotel (K&B, M&E)
• Supervise all kitchen areas to ensure a high quality product is produced
• Ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved
• Oversee all food preparation and support areas
• Review staffing levels to meet guest service and financial objectives

Responsibilities

• Be trained to a minimum of 2 AA Rosette Level
• Passionate about Fresh Local Ingredients
• Have an understanding of food waste and a desire to use all the ingredients
• Exhibit culinary talents by personally running the pass and producing all elements if the menu when required
• Lead the staff and managing all food related functions
• Work to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction
• Be responsible for guiding and developing the restaurant chefs
• Knowledge of Food Cost and ability to work to Margins
• Expereince in menu creation for various event styles
• Flexible approach to working in all areas of the hotel (K&B, M&E)
• Supervise all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced
• Ensure sanitation and food standards are achievedBe responsible to oversee all food preparation and all support areas
• Review staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met

Job description

Additional Information

• Job Number 26112196
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
• Location Sandy Park Way, Exeter, England, United Kingdom, EX2 7NNVIEW ON MAP
• Schedule Full Time
• Located Remotely? N
• Position Type Management
• Pay Range 42,000 - 48,000

The Courtyard by Marriott hotel Sandy Park , Exeter is a Hotel which opened in 2022 and is uniquely positioned next to the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Stadium with 250 bedrooms. Whether you are a rugby fan or not – this is destination for talent spotting

The View ; A completely unique roof top restaurant & bar venue offering locally sourced fresh produce in Exeter. Distinctly visible from far distances and is synonymous with the service experience provided, it features elegant and spacious seating in a contemporary design.

Kitchen & Bistro ; Located on our 3rd floor, this more relaxed dining option caterers for the business guests all day and offers simple dishes using the best local ingredients Devon has offer.

As well as our 2 culinary offerings, we cater for meetings and events whilst hosting elite sports teams, along with bespoke celebrations.

Salary from £42,000 - £48,000 Per Annum

YOUR EFFORTS, OUR APPRECIATION

• Meals - Complimentary Meals in our canteen.
• Private Medical - Look after your wellbeing
• Life Insurance – Protection for Loved Ones
• Bonus Scheme - Yearly based on performance and KPIs
• Learning and Growing - Access to the best digital and classroom based training resources and cross exposure opportunities
• Apprenticeships - Opportunities to undertake an apprenticeship to support your development in your role.
• Holiday - 23 days of holiday + public holidays (Increase over time)
• Uniform Provided - Dry cleaning included.
• Company Enhanced Pension Scheme – Save for your future.
• Take Care - Access to our Take Care Emotional Wellbeing Resources & Associate Assistance Service
• Celebrate - Awards and Recognition Celebrations
• BenefitHub - Access to further discounts for shopping, cinema tickets, technology and more!
• Long Service Recognition - Dedicated appreciation events for when you reach career milestones within the company.
• Global Marriott Hotel Discounts – Accessible to you and your loved ones, travel the world with Marriott International.
• Food & Beverage Discounts - 20% Discount in all F&B outlets within Marriott Properties

As our Head Chef you will:

• Be Trained to a minimum of 2 AA Rosette Level
• Passionate about Fresh Local Ingredients
• Have an understanding of food waste and a desire to use all the ingredient
• Exhibit culinary talents by personally running the pass and producing all elements if the menu when required
• Lead the staff and managing all food related functions
• Work to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction
• Be responsible for guiding and developing the restaurant chefs
• Knowledge of Food Cost and ability to work to Margins
• Expereince in menu creation for various event styles
• Flexible approach to working in all areas of the hotel (K&B, M&E)
• Supervise all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced
• Ensure sanitation and food standards are achievedBe responsible to oversee all food preparation and all support areas
• Review staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met

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