One of our clients, a 4* family hotel overlooking Fistral Beach, are seeking a Head Chef to oversee their busy Kitchen Team!

Annual Salary of £40,000 - £45,000k plus company benefits

Employee Benefits:
• Tronc / Service charge (Food & Beverage Departments only)
• Complimentary off peak gym & spa membership
• 20% discount on Spa treatments
• 25% discount on food & beverage throughout the brand
• 50% discount on bed & breakfast stays throughout the hotels
• Friends & Family rates across the group
• Access to 360 Wellbeing
• Access to Wagestream
• Length of Service rewards

TO APPLY SUBMIT YOUR CV TODAY

Desired Qualifications:

- Minimum 3 years of experience in a comparable position

- Exemplary personal grooming and high standards of presentation

- Keen attention to detail and exceptional foresight abilities

- A collaborative team player with leadership skills to motivate and manage a team effectively

- Demonstrated ability to maintain composure under pressure and display a positive attitude in challenging situations

- Dedicated work ethic and enthusiastic commitment to instilling and upholding hotel culture and values

Responsibilities:

• Ensure consistent food standards and quality are upheld throughout all kitchen operations.

• Lead and motivate the team to maintain smooth kitchen operations.

• Support the professional development of junior chefs.

• Implement and oversee existing company training programs.

• Oversee food presentation to meet restaurant standards during service.

• Create seasonal menus aligned with company guidelines while accurately pricing dishes.

• Ensure compliance with Safer Food, Better Business system and HACCP regulations.

• Procure food and related products through approved suppliers to manage budgeted costs.

• Minimise kitchen wastage through efficient operations.
• Uphold quality benchmarks and standards.

• Ensure proper maintenance of catering equipment through careful attention and diligence.

• Efficiently manage engineer call outs for catering equipment repairs to maximise equipment lifespan.

• Conduct biannual performance appraisals to foster staff development.

• Prepare and submit weekly kitchen wage budget.

• Participate in weekly Head of Department meetings.

• Fulfill any additional responsibilities as needed