Overview
Head Chef position at Swinton Park Hotel, Terrace Kitchen. 48 hours per week over 5 days across 7. Salary up to £50,000 per annum plus Tronc. Live in is available. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Chef to join the team.
Swinton Estate uses estate-to-plate produce to minimise food miles, with estate-reared meat from local farms and a kitchen garden providing seasonal produce. The Walled Garden supplies a wide range of fruits, herbs and vegetables, and chefs regularly forage in the Parkland and surrounding area.
The Role
To strategically, financially and creatively oversee the Terrace Kitchen, ensuring the consistent production of outstanding food and menus while leading a first-rate team in a luxury hotel environment. Focus on produce from the estate, kitchen garden, and foraging.
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 Food Heroes, seasonality and local produce is maximised
* To foster good relationships with local schools and colleges, raising the profile of the hospitality industry as a career and promoting employment opportunities 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 create an environment which promotes employee morale and pride in the area with a high level of commitment
* To ensure effective communication and feedback within the teams and report information to the directors
* To maintain an effective management presence through departmental duty management and holiday rosters
* To evolve and monitor a problem-solving culture through the empowerment of employees
* To agree, monitor and control core service standards to meet guest needs
* To maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
CASTLE Commitments
* CUSTOMER – We put the person at the centre of what we do
* ACCOUNTABILITY – We aim for healthy profit to reinvest in the Estate’s product, people and environment
* SERVICE – We deliver the highest standard of service
* TEAM – Our team is the heart of the business and we develop them to deliver overall
* LOCAL – Being part of the local community and contributing to people, producers and place
* ENVIRONMENT – We contribute to better outcomes for landscape, habitats and the planet
Package Description
* Tronc
* 32 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time), including bank holidays, increasing with service
* Summer party, Christmas party, Long Service Awards
* NEST pension scheme
* Use of Country Club & Spa
* 50% discount on food & beverage and spa treatments for self and up to three guests
* £75 room rate for self, friends & family
* 15% discount for food & beverage or spa for family and friends
* 15% off Swinton Estate vouchers
* Refer a friend scheme up to £500 for a full-time staff member
* Access to Hospitality Rewards discounts, cinema tickets, days out and more
* Complimentary meal when on duty
* Full uniform
* Learning and development opportunities to grow within the business
* T&Cs apply
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Hospitality
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