Dewars Restaurant & Rooms is a 19-room boutique hotel offering luxury accommodation and dining in the village of Kirby Misperton.
Are you an ambitious Head Chef with a genuine passion for fresh, locally sourced Yorkshire produce? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity to join the team as our Head Chef.
We are searching for an enthusiastic and passionate hands on leader to take control of our kitchen, drive our food offering to the next level, and deliver unforgettable experiences for our guests.
The Role:
- Design and evolve seasonal, high-quality menus utilizing Yorkshire's fantastic local suppliers with the Hotel Manager & Senior Management.
- Team Leadership: Assist with recruiting, train, and inspire our kitchen team, fostering a positive and high-performing working environment.
- Kitchen Management: Take full responsibility for food safety & hygiene, HACCP compliance, margin control, and P&L
Key responsibilities:
- Ordering, preparation, cooking and presenting dishes to a high standard
- Provide a fast, efficient and high class service to customers
- Able to lead by example, to nurture and develop junior team members
- Clean down kitchens to ensure spotless working environments
- Maintain a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene, appropriate to food preparation and service
- Maintain our 5 Star Rating
Candidate specification:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef, preferably within a fresh-food environment.
- Exceptional organization, a calm demeanor under pressure, and strict attention to food hygiene standards.
- A genuine love for seasonal cooking and a drive to build a stellar culinary reputation
- Confidence in communicating with others
- Professional, enthusiastic attitude
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Driving Licence and own transport is essential due to our rural location
Our chosen candidate must be motivated, passionate and ready to work in a busy kitchen.
Salary: Highly competitive salary package with performance-based bonus. Negotiable dependent upon experience. Holiday Entitlement: 30 days.
Working hours up to 50 hours per week over 5 days with flexibility according to the needs of the business, including Evenings, Bank Holidays and Christmas & New Year.
Pay: £32,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
