We are looking for a Head Chef to join our team at Norfolk Woods Resort & Spa in King's Lynn, Norfolk. Fantastic competitive salary!
This is a permanent position to work full time hours. This will be 40 hours across 5 days which will be Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Typical shift times will be 12:00pm – 9:00pm; these times may vary during busy periods and flexibility is essential to suit the needs of the business.
Company Overview:
Darwin Escapes has 26 amazing destinations across the United Kingdom, each of which has its own unique offering. Whether you are looking for a role in food and beverage, grounds, maintenance, housekeeping, entertainment, or at a management level, the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you!
About The Role
Main Responsibilities:
The successful Head Chef will:
1. Take charge of all portion, stock, and quality control ensuring only the best dishes are served to our guests.
2. Ensure the kitchen and all work areas are kept clean and tidy at all times.
3. Lead the team and ensure fair rotas are completed, training is provided, and motivation is high within the team.
4. Ensure consistent and prompt preparation and food service.
5. Stock ordering and stock rotation.
6. Ensure published menus and special boards have correct information, spelling, and prices.
7. Comply with all food hygiene regulations.
Requirements:
Previous experience within a busy kitchen environment is essential. Catering qualifications and Level 3 Food Safety are essential. A driving licence with the ability to drive is an advantage to enable easy travel to and from the retreat.
What’s in it for you:
1. Competitive rate of pay.
2. Enhanced holiday entitlement (*with the option to cash in a number of holidays per year).
3. Discounted staff breaks at our luxurious holiday resorts across the UK.
4. Free use of all Darwin Escapes resort facilities including many of our free gyms and swimming pools.
5. Food discount across all resorts.
6. *Free complimentary round of Golf.
7. Discounts on spa treatments.
8. *Discount on website ticket prices for Chester Zoo, the UK’s largest charity zoo.
9. *'Introduce a friend' recruitment bonus.
10. *Company employee sick pay.
11. Compassionate leave pay.
12. Employee Assistance Programme.
13. Free access to the Darwin Academy training programme to help further your career and skill levels.
14. Cycle to work scheme.
*Subject to terms and conditions
Why Work for Us:
‘Darwin Escapes is successful because of our Team, who are like-minded, dedicated, and committed to delivering outstanding standards and customer experience. This is how we support each other to carve those lifelong memories for our holiday home owners, holiday guests, and golf members and visitors’ – Lindsey Esse, Managing Director.
Desired Criteria:
* A driving licence and the ability to drive is an advantage to enable easy travel to and from the resort.
Required Criteria:
* Right to live and work in the UK.
* Excellent customer service and strong communication skills.
* We are looking for a Chef that has a qualification in Level 3 Food Safety.
* Previous experience within a busy kitchen environment is essential.
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