Job Description
We are very pleased to be working alongside a beautiful family run hotel on the outskirts of Skipton who are looking to recruit for an Executive Head Chef to join this award-winning hotel.
The establishment is a quality, fresh food hotel set within a beautiful countryside area utilizing locally grown produce serving traditional dishes to a high standard.
A typical day would see the kitchen brigade catering a busy service which spans over breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, fine dining in the 110-cover restaurant, they also have a strong conference and banqueting element to this establishment.
There is a large brigade in the team with the plan to take on an additional two roles due to a surge in trade. The kitchen is well equipped with quality industrial equipment and plenty of space to conduct daily preparation and service. With a strong emphasis on locally produced ingredients, with the long-standing head chef producing seasonally inspired menus using traditional cooking techniques.
The average working week is around 48 hours for a salary of £35,000 per annum plus a bonus profit scheme. The working week is 5 days over 7 working straight shifts with the very occasionally split depending on business.
Candidate Role
·Assist the Chef director with the day to day running of the kitchen
·Be hands on, in both prep and service
·Ensure consistent quality in all products
·Work with the senior management team to drive the business forward
·Train develop and mentor the junior members of the team
·Write new seasonal menus, dishes, costings and specs
·Ensure financial targets are met
·Adopt and maintain the kitchens' food safety and hygiene protocols
Candidate Specification
·Proven track record at senior level for the past 2 years
·Have excellent man management, time keeping and personal skills
·Be confident in all areas of the kitchen
·Ideally from a hotel background
·Be professional and approachable
·Ideally have some conference and banquet experience
·Must be driven, focused and ambitious
The Employer:
·Excellent salary
·Family run property
·Straight Shifts
·Competitive salary and tips package
·Large kitchen brigade
·45-hour weeks
Contact our consultants today for more information on this exciting position
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