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Location:
Somerleyton Estate, Suffolk. Home of food entrepreneur Hugh Somerleyton, his artist wife and children.
Contract:
Full-time
The Role:
The estate seeks a capable and proven head chef/manager to help fulfill the families’ interests in food, hospitality, rewilding, and regenerative agriculture.
The right candidate will have gained experience in notable kitchens and/or their own business, seeking a secure long-term opportunity in the Wild East of England. Joining a small, focused management team, you will lead the development of all aspects of the estate's food business, initially focused on its renowned members’ club, Fritton Lake.
You will be expected to drive kitchen and front-of-house food training and delivery, write compelling menus, work with the farm and local suppliers to ensure the best produce, and contribute to social media.
Responsibilities:
* Oversee culinary operations across the Clubhouse, pool bar, including tailored menus and bespoke dining experiences.
* Serve as a senior manager on the estate, working closely with the general manager and farm manager on delivery.
* Represent the business externally through social media and other channels.
* Develop innovative menus showcasing locally sourced produce while maintaining excellence and sustainability.
* Collaborate with local growers and renowned chefs like Mark Hix to ensure a seamless supply of high-quality ingredients.
* Lead and inspire a dedicated team, ensuring outstanding service and operational efficiency.
* Manage economic and legislative aspects of the culinary business, demonstrating a solid understanding of constraints and solutions.
* Implement and manage effective cost controls, maintaining profitability without compromising quality.
* Work effectively under pressure to meet the expectations of a discerning clientele.
About You:
* Proven experience as an operator, with expertise in delivering exceptional food experiences.
* A passion for sustainability and a deep understanding of British provenance.
* Strong leadership skills, combining creativity with a commitment to excellence.
* A solid grasp of culinary economics, legislation, and operational dynamics.
* Meticulous attention to detail across all aspects of service and presentation.
This is a rare opportunity to work in an area of unparalleled natural beauty and collaborate with industry pioneers.
Competitive salary package, including benefits, commensurate with experience. A relocation package is available.
About Us:
Fritton Lake, the premier East of England Members Club, is nestled in unrivaled natural beauty in Norfolk, close to Norwich. With roots in British provenance and sustainable agriculture, we’re redefining field-to-fork dining, working with support from renowned chef Mark Hix.
Fritton Lake is part of the Somerleyton Estate, owned by Hugh and Lara Somerleyton. Hugh Somerleyton is also the founder of the charity WildEast, which celebrates the extraordinary acts of ordinary people doing their bit to restore the planet and shares their dreams for a wider future. The ambition is to restore 20% of WildEast back to nature and record 20% of people on the map of dreams.
Applications:
Send your application outlining your experience and vision for the role to [emailprotected]. Applications will be treated with confidentiality.
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