Head Chef - Bedford and Stevenage

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Bedford
Salary
38000.00 - 45000.00 GBP Annual + Tronc, gym, health
Posted
11 Aug 2022
Closes
08 Sep 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Head Chef - Bedford and Stevenage

We currently have a great opportunity for a Head Chef to lead the brigade in a beautiful hotel in Bedford.

The Place

At the hotel our aim is to deliver an excellent, memorable experience for our guest and your job as Head Chef.

This is a really exciting time to be part of the team. The hotel which is situated in Bedford and has undergone a complete and beautiful refurbishment throughout. Food & Beverage areas consist of 150 seat brasserie, the terrace with a further 150 covers outside together will a new tea room and a busy conference and events business.

Head Chef - Stevenage

The Hotel is an independently owned boutique hotel in the heart of Stevenage with a fascinating history and a great reputation. The hotel has a British brasserie restaurant, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner and is a popular location for weddings, meetings and events.

Refurbished in the last 5 years and due a restaurant refurbishment in 2023, the Food & Beverage areas consist of 100 seat brasserie and bar, the terrace with a further 50 covers outside together will a lounge area and a busy conference and events business.

A successful candidate for the head chef position will have experience working in both banqueting and a busy restaurant business and should be excited to manage both areas of the hotel effectively. Our head chef will be passionate about leading and developing the team around them; have a good understanding of food hygiene and health and safety management, profit margins and labour costs; be able to confidently use computer systems to order and control stock as well as emails and rotas; and above all be able to consistently deliver great food!

This role is a full-time contract which requires someone who is flexible with hours and can work weekends.

The Perks

The Head Chef will benefit from:

Competitive salary package around GBP38,000 depending on experience with an OTE of GBP45,000 with Tronc and bonus

Friendly and professional environment

Excellent chance to progress your career and be part of a great change with an independent and expanding hotel group

Monthly tronc payments

Access to staff discounts in scheme for several household name stores and leisure activities

Access to cycle to work scheme

Discounted health screening and gym memberships

Supported internal and external training (including apprenticeship qualifications at all levels)

Employee assistance programme

Support with relocation may be available

The Person

The Head Chef will have:

Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef in a similar environment

A flexible approach to their responsibilities and the ability to cover shifts as required

A passion for food and fresh ingredients

Impeccable hygiene and health & safety standards

This is a fantastic option for an experienced Chef to join a beautiful venue

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