HEAD CHEF - PAN ASIAN CUISINE - Harrogate
HEAD CHEF - PAN ASIAN CUISINE
Full Time
Competitive rate of pay plus monthly service charge, typically 2,400 annually
48 hours
Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa, and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide which recognises a commitment to service excellence across the globe.
Key Responsibilities
* Developing and implementing culinary standards that align with corporate strategy and the hotel's visions and goals
* Recruiting, training, mentoring and managing the culinary team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
* Working with the Service team to create bespoke menus and memorable culinary experiences
* Conducting new menu tastings for Front of House and Management team
* Ensuring all dishes have standardised recipes with costing, technical sheets and allergen sheets
* Leadin the operation and monitoring guests experience and associate's perfomance
* Ensuring HACCP reports are always up to date
* Collaborating with all departments to ensure a seamless and exceptional dining experience
* Ensuring the highest standards of food quality, preparation and presentation are consistently met
* Joining regular kitchen inspections and audits, focused on hygiene and health and safety standards
Key Skills, Qualities & Experience
* Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Senior Sous Chef in a high end Pan Asian/Modern British restaurant
* Possess a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role
* Be people focused with solid leadership and training skills
* Demonstrate Grantley Hall's core values and truly be able to share and express your passion for your industry
* Able to understand food costs and the ability to cost out dishes
* Have good communication skills with people at all levels and be able to communicate with clients for event planning
* Up to date knowledge of all levels of HASSAP and kitchen management
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits and have excellent opportunities for career development and provide exceptional training programmes for all employees:
* Tips typically over £200 per month (£2,400 per year)
* Complimentary bespoke uniform and chef whites
* Complimentary meals whilst on duty
* Refer a Friend bonus - Earn up to £1000
* Complimentary employee car parking
* Complimentary state of the art onsite gym - with personal trainer support
* 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with service
* Professional development opportunities at all levels
* Reimbursement on work shoes, sight tests and professional memberships
* Modern and spacious discounted live in accommodation for eligible roles
* Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector. We support our employees do more with their money and help their wellbeing be providing access to a wide range of stand out well being support.
* We celebrate success. With an annual awards ceremony as well team events and incentives. Throughout the year we also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, marriages, new babies and length of service awards.
* Employee Assistance Programme helpline and online support, along with wellbeing champions onsite
* Team Member of the Month Awards
* Discount on Grantley Halls Restaurants, Spa products and Gift Shop
* Discounted stays at Grantley Hall, as well as other Pride of Britain Hotels
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to Wagestream, allowing you to instantly access your wages
* Simplyhealth - Health cash plan