A family-owned small luxury hotel collection in the Cotswolds is seeking an experienced Head Chef who is passionate about the finest standards required to work in a unique 5 Star private house hotel.
Benefits
Up to £59,700 per year
30 days holiday per year (rising to 35 after 5 years)
Live in accommodation at an excellent rate if required
Complimentary healthy meals whilst on duty
Complimentary celebration birthday lunch
Friendly environment, team social events held throughout the year
Hundreds of High Street discounts and a cash back card via Hospitality Rewards
Estate discounts on dining, stays, wine, spa products and more
Opportunity to have £1000 to spend via the employee recognition programme
An optional, low-cost healthcare cash plan
Responsibilities
Create bespoke menus from fine dining to comfort food as per the guests requirements
Motivate all members of the kitchen team to work to the best of their ability
Work in collaboration with front of house colleagues to ensure harmony
Control the food costs, ordering and menu planning
Ensure receipt of goods and issue of items whilst quality checking
Train and develop staff to achieve high standards of quality food production
Teaching new skills, emphasising the importance of presentation and trying new dishes
Essential hygiene with the cooking and storage of food and cleanliness of the kitchen
Lead by example in observing the rules concerning personal hygiene and appearance
Undertake staff briefings with all team members at the start of their working day
Ensure front of house staff are briefed on allergen and dietary information
Requirements
A minimum of 2 years experience in a fine dining role
Own transport due to rural location if not living in
Hard working and self-motivated
Excellent time management and organisational skills
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