Head Chef – Hand Picked Hotels
Location: Crathorne Hall Hotel, Yarm
Salary: £50-55,000 DOE + Share of service charge
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | 45 hours per week
Assistance with short term accommodation for relocation purpose
Come and join our Team...
Grand and stately, yet warm and welcoming. Luxurious Crathorne Hall Hotel in North Yorkshire is the perfect place to stay for those wanting to experience this region’s stunning countryside. Built in 1906, with captivating views of the Leven Valley on the edge of the Yorkshire Moors, Crathorne Hall has earned a reputation as one of the best hotels in North Yorkshire.
What will the role involve?
The Head Chef leads the Kitchen Brigade to consistently deliver exceptional food and service, with the guest at the centre of all activities. They are responsible for achieving departmental goals, organising work effectively, and driving continuous improvement within the team. The Head Chef has the freedom to innovate and develop menus in their own distinctive style, inspires both their team and guests, and ensures a safe and healthy work environment. The role includes supporting team training, fostering a positive learning culture, and demonstrating strong decision-making. A solid understanding of business financials, including labour costs and budgeting, is also key. Above all, the role is about being inspired, having fun, and enjoying being part of a passionate team.
Are you Hand Picked?
* Proven track record in Luxury Hotels, with experience of managing, coaching and developing teams, and you will enjoy motivating others to be their best, achieve their goals and fulfil their potential.
* Established expertise in delivering outstanding food, alongside hitting KPI’s both financial and people driven.
* Creative yet professional approach, high levels of emotional intelligence with colleagues and guests alike.
Who we are…
Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today remains a family-owned group with 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats. Each property is hand picked for its individuality, offering distinctive architecture and exceptional locations from Scotland to the Channel Islands.
Dedicated to creating unique stays with curated personalised service, the hotels share the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team committed to aiming higher and delighting guests with memorable experiences.
What’s in it for you?
* A competitive salary package discussed at interview.
* Opportunities to be part of a dynamic team that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
* Ongoing investment in career progression, with access to in-house and external training programmes, including apprenticeships up to level 7.
* 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with service, pro rata based on hours.
* Colleague Assistance Program and Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
* Company pension scheme with generous employer contribution.
* Life assurance and online retail discounts, plus a health and wellbeing platform.
* Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.
* Annual loyalty awards and introduction bonus for new colleagues’ recommendations.
* Colleague of the Month awards and regular team gatherings.
Apply Today
If you’re an ambitious Head Chef with a pulse on culinary trends and a passion to drive quality, profit and standards, we would welcome your application today!
Hand Picked Hotels is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Hotels and Motels
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