Who are we?
Coast & Country Hotel Collection is a family of hotels in the UK, operated by Bespoke Hotels, the UK’s largest independent hotel group.
Join our exceptional team
We are currently looking for exceptional people to join our team and have a great opportunity for a Head Chef.
As the Head Chef you will be expected to ensure the efficient and effective running of the kitchen team, ensuring that the preparation and presentation of the food is of a high standard and complies with food safety regulations.
The ideal candidate would possess outstanding leadership and time management skills along with having at least 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position. You must be cost conscious and know how to manage food wastage. Excellent food presentation skills and knowledge of food and beverage is key.
Key Responsibilities Of The Role
* To supervise, train and motivate the kitchen team to achieve Company standards and comply with food and health and safety regulations.
* Planning and implementing new menus.
* Ensuring all commodities are on-site at an appropriate stock level to service hotel guests.
* Ensuring inductions and performance reviews are completed to evaluate individuals and the team’s performance in order to set agreed objectives.
Requirements Of The Head Chef
* Proven experience in kitchen with strong problem-solving capabilities
* Excellent leadership skills with a hands-on approach and lead-by-example work style
* Commitment to exceptional guest service with a passion for the hospitality industry
* Ability to find creative solutions, offering advice and recommendations
* Personal integrity, with the ability to work in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy
* Experienced in using IT systems on various platforms
* Strong communication skills
What do we offer?
* Competitive salary
* Excellent on-going support, training and development
* 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays per annum
* Instant access to Perkbox; giving you 24/7 access to more than 250 perks, including free drinks, cinema tickets, shopping discounts, online GP appointments, fitness classes, learning courses and much more
* Stakeholder Pension entitlement
* Discounted hotel room rates for you, your friends and family across all UK Bespoke Hotels
* Food and Beverage discounts at all our hotels
* On-going incentives and rewards
* Opportunities to move between hotels and grow with the group
* Meals on duty
More About Us
Coast & Country Hotel Collection is unpretentious and welcoming, our locations are by the sea, in the heart of the country, in pretty villages and in vibrant towns. The brand reflects the best of British – fun, interesting, historic locations; simple, comfortable facilities; warm and friendly hospitality; fun and happy times. And our people embody these brand values. #J-18808-Ljbffr