Head Chef, Hotel & Bar, Hertford, £40k
This recently refurbished, established Hotel & Bar is located in the heart of the town. With 35 rooms, the kitchen provides breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner as well as an afternoon tea menu. All food is freshly prepared using quality seasonal ingredients and menus are changed seasonally.
As the Head Chef, you will be
- Responsible for the overall running and management of the kitchen
- Leading and managing a team of 15
- Ensuring a high standard of food is produced and presented
- Work closely with the Head of Food to plan and execute a fresh food menu offer for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as functions and special occasions
- Responsible for HACCP, H&S, Food Safety, allergens etc
- Working to budget and GP
Working hours are 5/7, 45 hours per week
Benefits include:
- An achievable bonus scheme
- Live in option available
- A share of gratuities
- 60% discounted meals when you are working
- 25% discount on food and 15% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
- Training and career development opportunities
You as our ideal candidate, would be:
- a passionate and food driven Head Chef with a stable work history
- experienced within a high volume kitchen (high street restaurant, hotel or gastro pub)
- able to cook freshly prepared food with an eye for detail and presentation
- a strong leader with the ability to lead, coach and develop your team
- financially aware and able to manage/work to budget
- genuinely passionate about food and customer service
- able to work well under pressure remaining calm at all times
Interested?? Then apply immediately or send your updated CV directly to