T he Coaching Inn Group have recently commenced a £3million refurbishment plan at The Castle of Brecon Hotel and are now looking for an exceptional Head Chef to lead the food operation. Although we are not scheduled to re-open until Spring 2024 we are looking to fill this role and for the successful candidate to commence in role at the end of January 2025. What can we offer you in this role? Work/Balance? A genuine belief in work/life balance and an understanding of working together to promote flexibility Tips? A Tronc scheme with 100% of gratuities distributed to our teams every week via TipJar Bonus? Head Chef bonus scheme, earn up to 20% of annual salary. Your health? Private Healthcare, Life Insurance, Annual Health and Wellbeing grant Holidays? 6 weeks holidays Discounts? Up to 50% discount off food across all of our hotels and 50% off accommodation Something different? Annual stay for £1 offer Development? Award winning career development programmes Personal support? Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support Why are we recruiting so early ? As Head Chef you will receive a full induction to the business- spend time at other hotels in the group, meet the executive chefs and Head of Food. You will be involved in developing your menus, sourcing local products and recruiting and training your brand new team prior to re-opening. What qualities, skills and experience are we looking for in this role? An interest in latest food trends and creating exceptional dishes Passionate about fresh food and culinary excellence A great leader who can inspire, coach and develop a great team Previous experience of being involved in a business refurbishment or launch Is used to working with labour and gross profit targets Aligns with our cultural values and ways of working At the Coaching Inn Group, we have one mission – to deliver Hospitality from the Heart. We believe that the Castle of Brecon will be a prestigious venue once refurbished, sitting in an areas of outstanding natural beauty and as such we are looking for an exceptional candidate for this role. You must have a minimum of 2 years experience as Head Chef in a fresh food quality operation. The Coaching Inn Group is the premier operator of historic Coaching Inns and premium destination hotels in beautiful market towns and beauty spots across the UK, and we have been highlighted as one of the Top 25 Companies to Work For. Our people are what brings these experiences to life. Every person that works within the Coaching Inn Group are passionate about what they do, delivering exceptional service, superior knowledge and a drive to delight every single guest. We offer award winning training and career development. We just ask that you bring a ‘can-do’ attitude, a desire to exceed expectations, a bubbly and outgoing personality, and we will help you to unlock your potential and reach new heights in your career.