Overview
Head Chef - Samuel's Restaurant, Live in available. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Chef to lead Samuel’s fine dining restaurant at Swinton Estate, following a half a million-pound investment into a state-of-the-art induction kitchen and refurbishment of the restaurant. Salary up to £50,000 per annum plus Tronc. 48 hours per week, 5 days over 7. Full time, permanent.
Swinton Estate is situated near Masham, North Yorkshire. The restaurant uses estate-to-plate produce from local farms, with an extensive kitchen garden providing seasonal vegetables, fruit and herbs. Samuel's is open for dinner five nights a week and serves afternoon tea and breakfast daily, with a traditional Sunday lunch hoped to be launched. The kitchen also services limited room service and small banqueting rooms. The aim is to achieve 3 AA rosettes for classic British grill food with an exceptional wine selection in a luxurious setting.
Main Responsibilities
* To oversee creative menus, efficient working practices and proactive sales attitudes both front and back of house to ensure the food budget is achieved
* To constantly keep up to date with current trends in food and cuisine ensuring that the offering is always at the forefront of the trends
* To ensure that menus are updated regularly and that the use of local produce and seasonality is maximised
* To foster good relationships with local schools and colleges, promoting employment opportunities in hospitality at the Swinton Estate
General Requirements
* To create a customer focused environment with flexible cooperation within the business
* To ensure labour resources meet service criteria, including training, supervision and encouraging multi-skilling within employment law guidelines
* To promote employee morale and a high level of commitment across the team
* To ensure effective communication and feedback within the teams and to directors
* To maintain an effective management presence through department management and holiday rosters
* To develop problem-solving culture through employee empowerment
* To agree, monitor and control core service standards to ensure consistent delivery and to meet guest needs
* To maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
CASTLE Commitments
* CUSTOMER – The person is at the center of what we do
* ACCOUNTABILITY – We aim for healthy profit to reinvest in the Estate, product, people and environment
* SERVICE – Deliver service at the highest standard
* TEAM – Our team is the heart of the business
* LOCAL – Contribute to the local community and producers
* ENVIRONMENT – Contribute to better outcomes for the landscape and habitat
Package Description
We reward our people with benefits including: Tronc; 32 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) including bank holidays; access to the Country Club & Spa; 50% discount on food & beverage (including the cookery school) and spa treatments for you and up to three guests; room rate benefits; discounts for family and friends; refer a friend scheme; Hospitality Rewards; complimentary meals when on duty; full uniform; learning and development opportunities.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Hospitality
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