We are recruiting for a Head Chef at Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa, part of Hand Picked Hotels. This luxury country house spa hotel in Kent offers a boutique home-away-from-home with a convenient location to the capital. As Head Chef, you will lead the team in delivering exceptional food & service, putting the guest at the heart of all activities.
* You will be responsible for ensuring the Kitchen Brigade consistently delivers exceptional food & service.
* Leading the team in the effective delivery of department goals, planning and organising work activities.
* Continuously improving ways of working and engaging the team to do the same.
* Innovating and developing menus with your own distinctive style, inspiring your team and our guests alike.
* Maintaining a safe, healthy and secure workplace environment, following all work protocols and engaging the team with training initiatives.
* Building effective relationships to create a positive learning environment.
* Making clear, confident decisions, consulting with others where needed.
* Leading menu development and having a good understanding of business financials including labour costs, forecasting and budgets.
About you:
* Previous experience in a similar luxury, multi-outlet hotel is essential.
* Proven experience of managing, coaching and developing teams.
* You will enjoy motivating others to be their best, achieve their goals and fulfil their potential.
* Delivering outstanding food & service will be your passion and motivation.
* Excellent at building a rapport with colleagues and guests.
* Professional, organised and friendly approach.
* Vast knowledge of food and up-to-date with the latest food trends.
* Emotional Intelligence is an important part of being Head Chef within Hand Picked Hotels.
Our Benefits:
* A highly competitive salary package.
* Full-Time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 45 hours per week.
* Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
* Life assurance scheme.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
* 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with length of service.
* Forward career progression and access to our In House and external training programs.
* £30 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast & 25% discount on all food & drink.
* Annual loyalty awards.
* Online retail discount platform and health and well-being platform.
* Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of a team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.