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Job summary
A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Head Chef for a scenic hotel in Lyme Regis. The role focuses on cooking, preparing, and presenting high-quality dishes for the restaurant and events. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in a high-end setting and possess strong culinary skills. This position offers accommodation and the chance to work in a beautiful environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a skilled chef, preferably in a high-end hotel or restaurant setting.
- Strong cooking skills, creativity, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standard.
- Develop and execute new recipes and menus.
- Collaborate with management on menu planning.
- Maintain the highest standards of kitchen hygiene and safety.
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
Education
Job title: Head Chef - Cooking only (no back-office duties)
Salary: Up to £16 p/hr
Location: Lyme Regis, Dorset
Accommodation provided: Yes (Charge for accommodation: 76.00 GBP per week)
Type of contract: Permanent
Workplace description: Set in a fabulous location with beautiful private gardens and magnificent views, the atmosphere of the hotel is warm, friendly and welcoming with thoughtful service to make you feel truly at home.
This is a unique position where we are seeking a highly skilled Head Chef to join our team at a scenic hotel in Lyme Regis. As a culinary expert, you'll focus solely on cooking, preparing, and presenting high-quality dishes for our restaurant and special events. Your creativity and passion for food will shine in our kitchen, where you'll have the freedom to craft exceptional culinary experiences.
- Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standard, ensuring consistency and quality
- Develop and execute new recipes and menus, showcasing your culinary expertise
- Collaborate with the hotel's management team on menu planning and food preparationMaintain the highest standards of kitchen hygiene, safety, and cleanliness
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and delivering results
- Proven experience as a skilled chef, preferably in a high-end hotel or restaurant setting
- Culinary qualifications or equivalent experience
- Strong cooking skills, creativity, and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards
- Applications should be made by email or phone.
- Applications should be in Word format only and in ENGLISH!
- DDH Recruitment Ltd does not charge work seekers for its services.
- All workers will be subject to UK taxation.
- Please be aware that if you apply for this vacancy then you have given permission under Data Protection (GDPR) for DDH Recruitment Ltd to work with your enclosed information and CV content and to share these details with our clients. We take the receipt of your CV as your permission to proceed with your application. If you do not wish DDH Recruitment Ltd to use your details with our clients please contact us as soon as possible.
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