About Us
Bedford Lodge
Hotel & Spa is a luxury, four AA red star guest destination nestled in
Newmarket, Suffolk. Surrounded by three acres of beautiful grounds, Bedford
Lodge Hotel & Spa retains the charm and character of a Georgian country
house, yet offers the very best in modern comfort, cuisine, hospitality and
luxury.
The Team
Our ‘Squires’ Restaurant provides
a completely modern dining experience. Our eclectic menus attract a wide
and travelled clientele, using only the finest seasonal ingredients and
wherever possible sourcing all our products locally. Alongside this, a very
busy bar and Conference & Events business, with private dinners, conference
lunches and Weddings.
The Position
Joining our team of talented
chefs, our Head Chef will play an active and hands-on role in managing the
kitchen, inspiring fresh ideas, devising menus, mentoring & training the team and keeping everything running smoothly, no matter how busy
service is.
About You
You will
have:
* Experience
of working at 2 or 3 AA Rosette level.
* Experience
of running a busy multi-functional kitchen (Restaurant, Bar, Conference &
Events and Spa Kitchen).
* A
desire to train, develop and mentor your team.
* Passion
and creative flair, with extensive culinary knowledge.
* Strong
team player attitude with excellent communication skills.
* Ability
to remain calm, in-control and focused during busy service.
* A
positive role-model embodying our values of mutual respect and professionalism
within the kitchen.
* Ideally
with experience within a 4- or 5-star hotel property.
* Food
& Hygiene Certificate required (valid within last 3 years).
Why Join our Team
A privately owned, independent hotel we have the
opportunity to focus on what we do best – creating memorable moments for our
guests and taking care of our staff as one big team.
We are all exceptionally proud to work here and of the work that we do. Would
you like to join a great team and feel the same?
What We Offer
* Employee
Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)
* Free
meals whilst on duty
* Paid
breaks
* An
extra day of leave on your birthday
* Complimentary
membership of The Health & Fitness Club
* Discounted
membership of The Health & Fitness Club for your partner
* 50%
food discount within our 2 AA Rosette Squires Restaurant & Roxana Bar
* 20%
discount on treatments and spa days at The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel
* Discounted
accommodation rates
* Discounted
hotel stays across the Pride of Britain hotel group
* Option
to purchase wine at cost price
* Long
service awards
* Reward
and recognition scheme
* Generous
‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
* Pension
scheme
* Industry
relevant training