Executive Chef
Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: Up to A GBP 55,000
Sector: Large hotel, resort:style operation
We are looking for an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen operation at a large hotel in Nottinghamshire.
This is a big, busy, resort:style property with multiple food outlets, a strong repeat guest base and major investment going into the site.
Guests stay for 3 or 7 night breaks, so the food operation has a real rhythm to it. It is all about consistency, structure, smooth service and understanding what returning guests love.
The role will oversee a large kitchen team across:
* A busy buffet restaurant
* Breakfast and dinner service for high guest numbers
* Casual dining
* Afternoon tea
* Daytime lunch menus
* Retail food offers
* Wider hotel food service
This is not just a cooking role.
It needs someone who can lead people, manage volume and keep standards consistent across a large operation.
You will need to be confident with:
* Leading a large brigade
* Supporting Head Chef and Sous Chef level chefs
* Working with branded menus
* Forecasting against occupancy
* Managing food cost, stock, ordering and wastage
* Keeping Health and Safety and food safety standards tight
* Developing junior chefs
* Creating a positive kitchen culture
The right person could come from hotels, resorts, holiday parks, cruise ships, contract catering, large events or high:volume branded food operations.
What matters most is that you understand scale, structure and people.
Benefits include:
* Salary up to A GBP 55,000
* Career development and recognised qualifications
* In:house training
* Discounted breaks across the wider group
* Family and friends discounts
* Free use of gym and leisure facilities
* Free or heavily discounted food onsite
* Retail, leisure and entertainment discounts
This is a great opportunity for an Executive Chef or strong Head Chef who wants to lead a large operation, make an impact and be part of a site with real investment behind it.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat.