Overview
Our client is a family owned group that operate a number of high quality hotel operations across the Lake District. We are seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead our clients culinary team at their exclusive hotel in Keswick. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented professional with a proven track record to take full ownership of their Falls Brasserie and oversee all banqueting requirements. With creativity, leadership, and enthusiasm at the heart of this role, our client offers a highly competitive salary and bonus scheme in recognition of your dedication.
Responsibilities
* Lead the culinary team, fostering commitment and excellence, with the ability to develop and motivate a team of 10 chefs.
* Take full ownership of Falls Brasserie and oversee all banqueting requirements.
* Be creative in menu development, pushing culinary boundaries and driving the business forward.
* Hands-on approach with the ability to adapt to the demands of a vibrant hospitality environment.
* Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency.
* Ensure compliance with health & safety, COSHH, allergens, and food safety regulations.
* Apply business acumen in budgeting and purchasing, including a strong grasp of P&L, GP, menu costing, wage budgeting, and purchasing where applicable.
Qualifications
* Proven expertise - At least two years of experience as a Head Chef in a 4-star or award-winning luxury hotel.
* Inspirational leadership - The ability to develop and motivate a team of 10 chefs, fostering commitment and excellence.
* Business acumen - A strong grasp of P&L, GP, menu costing, wage budgeting, and purchasing.
* High standards - A commitment to maintaining exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency.
* Meticulous organisation - Ensuring compliance with health & safety, COSHH, allergens, and food safety regulations.
* Creative vision - A passion for menu development, pushing culinary boundaries, and driving the business forward.
* Flexibility & dedication - A hands-on approach and the ability to adapt to the demands of a vibrant hospitality environment.
Benefits
* Competitive salary - contracted for 45 hours per week. All overtime time paid with 1.5 paid if you have to work on a 6th day
* Live in accommodation (including meals, internet, laundry facilities etc)
* Generous staff discounts - 50% off food & up to 50% off accommodation
* Career progression - Accredited compliance training, Hospitality specific online training platform
* Learn while you earn - with our Apprenticeship training up to level 6
* Staff meals for all staff whilst on Duty
* Regular division of gratuities
* Pension scheme
* Working in supportive teams of hospitality professionals
* Yearly staff appreciation awards hosted by the Directors
* Free staff Employee Assistance Programme
* Outstanding employee of the quarter award
* Refer a friend scheme to earn up to £500
* Monthly staff prize draws
* 28+ days holidays increasing by one day every year after 5 years, up to 33 days
* Annual salary reviews on all positions
* Annual bonus scheme
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