Head Chef

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Head Chef to join our client, an exclusive 5-star property based in Surrey. Head Chef Role:As the Head Chef, you will work as part of a large and talented culinary team. You will provide culinary excellence, ensuring that you and your team are exceeding expectations. You will provide pro-active business-driven leadership to the Kitchen team, whilst assuming overall responsibility for their daily operational effectiveness. You will push a commitment to excellence in the service provided whilst achieving maximum profitability. Manage the production of exceptional quality food within this 5* establishment within budget throughout all food outlets. Outlets include Restaurant, Bar, Café, Staff Restaurant and all Event Catering.This Head Chef position offers an excellent salary package + bonus + benefits including:*Birthday day off - paid*Bike to Work Scheme*Long Service Award Scheme*Private Medical Scheme*Healthcare Cash Plan *Employee Assistance Programme *Enhanced maternity/paternity pay*Corporate Gym and Spa Membership*Generous retail discounts *Restricted use of facilities *Social events and parties *discount on all food items whilst dining*discount in the Spa and Shop*Company social events*On-site parking available*Training & DevelopmentKey Responsibilities:*To lead and develop all F&B areas within operational brief. *To provide a varied range of dishes, changing menus according to season and at other times as required.*To ensure that all food costs are planned in advance working within agreed budgets at all times.*To order all food products, using nominated suppliers and ensuring the highest quality produce is used at all times.*To plan the staffing requirements ensuring an efficient and effective operation at all times, within the agreed payroll budgets.*To work in conjunction with management at all times in terms of staffing requirements and food quality production.*To work closely with all other departments as required to ensure the highest standards of service are delivered to members at all times.*To ensure all Company and statutory requirements are met in relation to Food Hygiene regulations, working closely with the kitchen porters as appropriate.*To provide clear recipes, illustrations and guidelines to assist in the preparation of all standard dishes.*To be responsible for the effective management of all staff related issues including recruitment, rota planning, communication, performance, motivation and training*To ensure all systems and procedures are followed.*To create HACCP routinesKnowledge, Skills & Experience:*Previous experience in a luxury hotel or restaurant, would be highly beneficial but not essential *Someone who is serious about standards and is genuinely passionate about the quality of the food they prepare *A self-motivated and hardworking individual who is a team player *An individual with impeccable cleaning standards, who is dedicated in maintaining a safe and pleasant environment*A minimum of two years' experience as a Head Chef/Executive Chef.*NVQ Level 4 Culinary/Chef qualification*Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of allergens, food safety and hygiene, health and safety, COSHH, HACCP, RIDDOR and relevant audits, EHO, CSC etc.*People management*Must be a team player and work well with and train others.*A desire to produce food to the highest quality and presentation.*Having the ability to adapt efficiently to individual requestsPersonal Attributes:*Able to communicate effectively at all levels*Ability to work independently and use initiative*Demonstrate great teamwork*Able to prioritise and work under pressure*Flexible and adaptable to the changing demands of the business*Attention to detail*Previous similar experience within a 5* luxury hotel or restaurant environment is desirable*Interest and passion for learning.If you are a passionate Head Chef with a 5 Star background looking for your next exciting opportunity in your career, please apply now!Scattergood's are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk