Are you a creative and talented Head Pastry chef, looking for your next leadership role within a large Pastry kitchen? The Grove is looking for an experienced specialist Head Chef to work under the Executive Head Pastry Chef and run operations and manage the team on a day to day basis.
You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, have knowledge of the classic culinary techniques and be responsible for creating exceptional pastries and desserts for our guests using fresh ingredients, some of which are sourced from our own Walled Garden. With a keen eyen eye for detail and passion for innovation you will deliver our pastry and dessert menu to the highest standards, whether its our luxury afternoon tea selection, decadent desserts for our Glasshouse Restaurant, stunning seasonal showpieces or desserts for the banqueting menus.
As a Head chef, youll also have a raft of eager junior chefs around you, keen to soak up your experience and learn from you each day so team management experience is essential.
About Us
The Grove is a spectacular 5 star destination and resort, offering our guests a slice of tranquillity and calm, away from the stresses of everyday life.
Across our 300-acre estate, we offer a range of mouth-watering dining experiences, outdoor activities (including our famed Golf course, Walled Garden and beach) and an indulgent award-winning spa, gym and health club. Being family owned means that both our guests and our employees are treated as individuals and not one of the crowd.
Why join us?
Aside from the personal touches that come with working in a family-run business, we also offer a range of fantastic benefits that are designed to make you feel valued and appreciated as an important member of our team:
The chance to make use of the on-site award-winning facilities such as the spa, golf course and gym.
A staff canteen with a free meal during your shift
A subsidised shuttle bus from Watford town centre
Generous discounts for you and your family/friends on stays with the hotel
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The Company
Set in 300 acres of stunning Hertfordshire countryside, The Grove is the ultimate five-star retreat. Lovingly restored, the former home of the Earls of Clarendon is situated just 18 miles from London, and is home to an award-winning spa, championship golf course and mouth-watering restaurants.
The Benefits
We offer a great variety of benefits to acknowledge talent, reward and thank loyalty, and drive success, with the below being just a taste.
Exclusive discounts
Extensive healthcare
Wellbeing support
Life assurance
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