Head Chef Hotel

HEAD CHEF

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to assist the Executive Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at The Wrightington Hotel, Health Club & Spa.

The Head Chef will be responsible for

• Food preparation
• Staff management
• Ensuring high quality dishes are consistently delivered.

The ideal candidate should have

• Strong leadership skills
• Creativity in menu development and a deep understanding of food safety regulations.
• The ability to work under pressure
• Manage a diverse kitchen team and handle high volume service efficiency in our busy kitchens.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation and Cooking - Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of taste, presentation and consistency in the restaurant and wedding/banqueting department
• Kitchen Management - Oversee Kitchen Operations including food sourcing, inventory control and equipment maintenance. Maintain HACCP guidelines, ensuring all paperwork is up to date and conduct regular hygiene inspections
• Team Leadership Assist in recruitment, training and managing the kitchen staff ensuring teamwork, efficiency and adherence to safety protocols
• Cost Control Manage food costs, minimize waste and ensure profitability by controlling portion sizes and efficient use of ingredients
• Supplier co ordination - Assist the Executive Head Chef working with suppliers to source fresh, high qualityingredients whilst maintaining cost effectiveness
• You must have at least 2 years experience as a Head Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a similar environment to apply and hold a current driving licence due to location.
• Reporting to Executive Head Chef and Hotel General Manager

Salary

• Starting from £38,000 per annum plus monthly restaurant service charge bonus.

Working hours;

• You will be required to a 42.5 hour per week contract, working 5 days over 7 on a rota basis to the needs of the business.

Appy with full CV to the General Manager