Hotel Head Chef

DDH Recruitment Ltd; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head Chef for a hotel in Buckingham. The successful candidate will manage kitchen operations, create new menus, and ensure an exceptional guest experience. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with a passion for food. A minimum of 3 years of experience as a chef is essential. Competitive salary offered with company benefits including pension and discounts.

Benefits

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Chef is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations with freedom to create menus.
• Collaborate with other departments for guest experience.
• Oversee shifts including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Menu creation

Customer experience

Job description

Overview

Job title: Hotel Head Chef

Salary: Up to 42,500 GBP + tips

Location: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Position details

Accommodation provided: No

Charge for accommodation: N/A

Type of contract: Permanent 45hrs per week

Workplace description: Located at the very heart of the beautiful medieval town of Buckingham. Enjoy 4 star luxury with 49 exquisite bedrooms, suites and family rooms, a fabulous friendly bar, superb restaurant and comfortable lounges.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef to join the team. Reporting to the General Manager, this position would suit an experienced Senior Chef De Partie who would love to have freedom to create different menus & run their own kitchen, or a Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef who wants to advance food service and create a culinary destination for guests.

A passion for food and the customer experience are essential along with a great eye for detail. You will thrive on a challenge and have very strong leadership skills whilst being an excellent communicator with the other venue departments, especially the Sales Office.

The role will involve shift work, including evenings & weekends in line with business requirements, events & Christmas functions.

45 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the kitchen operations for the hotel, with freedom to create menus and run the kitchen. Collaborate with other departments to ensure excellent guest experience. Manage shifts, including evenings and weekends, in line with business requirements and events.

Qualifications

Experience: Chef: 3 years (required)

Benefits

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Location and relocation

• Buckingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

How to apply

• 1. Applications should be made by email or phone.
• 2. Applications should be in Word format only and in ENGLISH!
• 3. DDH Recruitment Ltd does not charge work seekers for its services.
• 4. All workers will be subject to UK taxation.

Notes

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