Head Chef

Our client is a family owned group that operate a number of high quality hotel operations across the Lake District. They are looking for an ambitious Head Chef, with proven experience and track record within luxury hotels. With full day-to-day responsibility of their fine dining lake view restaurant, they are looking for passion and enthusiasm, which will be rewarded with a competitive salary and great benefits.

What We Are Looking for In You

·The ability to lead and develop a team of staff, you will provide leadership, development, motivation and guidance to enable high levels of commitment and service.

·A good understanding of P&L analysis, GP and menu costing, wage budgeting and purchasing. With the ability to negotiate prices direct from our suppliers.

·The desire to develop menus and drive the business forward in the long term.

·You must be flexible in terms of the working hours required of you.

The Rewards:

·Salary is competitive and negotiable dependant on experience.

·Annual bonus scheme.

·Training and Development - Accredited compliance training, Hospitality specific online training platform

·Hotel Academy - with Apprenticeship training up to level 4

·Staff meals whilst on duty. There is no live in accommodation available for this role

·Provision of staff uniform where appropriate

·Regular division of gratuities

·Pension scheme

·Discounted accommodation and dining rates within our group

·Days out discounts - including 2 for 1 cinema tickets and entry into their Wildlife Park

Please note our client is open to sponsoring candidates already in the UK on a Skilled Worker Visa who wish to switch employers. Please note, visa fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge will be the responsibility of the candidate