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Head Chef
Champneys Mottram Hall
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £45,000 per annum plus gratuities
As the prestigious and luxurious brand that we are, we are focused on wellness and wellbeing, our delicious food offering also reflects this. Our kitchen brigades are creative, imaginative and have a desire to provide outstanding, wholesome dishes to our guests.
Your main responsibility will be the management and running of the kitchen, ensuring your team stay motivated and all food is prepared to the highest standards.
Other key responsibilities include;
* Development and design of the menu in conjunction with the Executive Head Chef.
* Recruiting, managing, training and performance of all kitchen team members to Champneys high standards.
* Forecasting and making sure correct food stock levels are in place on a daily basis.
* Ensuring adequate rostered staffing levels and delegating kitchen responsibilities where necessary as per the business needs and forecasting.
* Managing food COS to budget and meeting budget targets
* Managing stock control within budget
* Managing kitchen equipment inventory.
* Ensure clear communication is maintained between the Kitchen, Restaurant and other Departments.
* Overall responsibility for the preparation and presentation of our buffets and food on the menus.
* Updating the People System in relation to new starters and leavers, rotas, absences etc. Ensuring staff have log-ins and training staff where necessary.
* Review the Department’s payroll on a monthly basis as per the timetable and reporting any deviations to the General Manager.
* Responsible for the hygiene standards of the kitchen.
Being the iconic wellbeing brand that we are you should expect benefits that match our simple vision; to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out.
Not only will you work in great company you will also have access to the following:
* Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives
o Digital fitness programmes
o Nutrition guides and recipes
o Self-Guided meditation
o Wellbeing podcasts
* Champneys experiences (such an overnight stay or an ultimate spa day experience)
* App for all schedules, timesheets, annual leave and all the important things you need at your fingertips.
* In house social media connecting our Champneys Family
* Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling sessions and legal advice if required, other perks such as shopping discounts and financial support to list a few benefits.
* Motivating, rewarding and engaging colleague events.
* Discounted stays for you, your friends and family at any of our properties.
* Complimentary Spa Day on completion of your probationary period.
* 50% discount on all Champneys products.
* Great discounts on our partner products Elemis and Clarins.
* Discounted membership to our exceptional health clubs.
* Merlin Entertainments Attraction.
* Introduce a friend incentive.
* Long Service celebrations.
* Free parking [Hotels and Resorts only].
* Professional Uniform.