Hotel Head Chef

DDH Recruitment Ltd; Penrith; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Self-contained flat

Job summary

DDH Recruitment Ltd in the Lake District area is seeking a Head Chef for a permanent role at a Cumbria hotel. The position offers up to 33,000 GBP per year plus bonus, with on-site accommodation available.

You will lead the kitchen, create imaginative menus, recruit and train staff, manage stock orders, and ensure quality, health and safety, and budget targets are met. Rosette experience is advantageous; a Sous Chef looking to step up is welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar standard establishment with passion for quality cuisine.
• Stable career background and dedication to the role.
• Rosette experience advantageous; suitable for a Sous Chef seeking progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations, from menu creation to staff recruitment and training.
• Order stock and manage quality control, health and safety.
• Achieve budgetary targets and monitor costs.

Skills

Rosette experience

Job description

Job title: Head Chef

Salary: Up to 33,000 GBP + bonus

Location: Glenridding, Cumbria

Type of contract: Permanent

Workplace description: This hotel is perfectly placed to explore the best of what the Lake District has to offer and is surrounded by a variety of walks and beautiful views from almost all rooms. It boasts two function rooms, the largest of which can hold 120 people for a formal function, plus a restaurant, and a traditional pub which serves real ale and has low oak beams, flag stone floors, and a warm Cumbrian welcome. Guests on Business have a choice of two dedicated conference suites. There is also a coffee shop plus an indoor swimming pool and sauna. Friendly and helpful staff is waiting to help make your stay a memorable one.

Main duties and responsibilities: As the inspirational driving force behind the kitchen's operations, you'll be the brains behind everything from the creation of imaginative menus to the recruitment and training of staff, ordering stock, quality control, health and safety and the achievement of budgetary targets.

Essential criteria: You will have experience of working in a similar standard establishment, with an excellent attitude towards learning, be passionate about good quality cuisine and show dedication to your career. A stable background is desired for this position. Rosette experience would be advantageous. This role would also suit a Sous Chef looking to take the next step up in their career.

Accommodation provided: Yes (self contained flat)

Charge for accommodation: 290.00 GBP per month