Head Chef – 4* Hotel & Wedding Venue
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Salary: £43,000 per annum + Tips & Benefits
Hours: 45 Hours Per Week
Accommodation: Live-In Available
The Opportunity
Perfect Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established 4-star hotel and wedding venue in Barrow-in-Furness to recruit an experienced Head Chef.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a quality-driven operation with an established reputation for outstanding food and service. Working closely alongside the Executive Chef, you will take ownership of the hotel's award-winning restaurant, overseeing the delivery of its à la carte offering and helping to maintain its 1 AA Rosette standard.
A strong kitchen brigade is already in place, providing an excellent platform for a motivated and creative Head Chef to make their mark while continuing to develop the food offering.
What's on Offer?
- £43,000 annual salary
- Tips and additional benefits package
- 45 contracted hours per week
- Live-in accommodation available at minimal cost (all bills included)
- Opportunity to work within a respected 4-star hotel and wedding venue
- Established kitchen brigade and supportive senior management team
- Career development alongside an experienced Executive Chef
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the hotel restaurant kitchen
- Deliver high-quality à la carte dining to 1 AA Rosette standards
- Create, develop and evolve seasonal menus
- Cost dishes and menus to achieve agreed GP targets
- Manage stock control, ordering and supplier relationships
- Train, mentor and develop junior members of the brigade
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen and health & safety regulations
- Maintain consistency, quality and presentation across all dishes
- Work closely with the Executive Chef on menu development and business objectives
About You
Essential Experience
- Previous experience as a Head Chef, or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step into their first Head Chef role
- Proven experience within Rosette-standard kitchens
- Strong menu writing, menu development and costing experience
- Good understanding of food GP management and kitchen financial controls
Personal Attributes
- Passionate about fresh food and high standards of presentation
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Organised, professional and capable of leading a busy service
- Stable career history demonstrating commitment and longevity in previous roles
- Positive attitude with a desire to continuously improve standards and develop the team
Apply Now
If your experience aligns with our client's requirements, Dave at Perfect Recruitment will be in touch to arrange an initial screening call.
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INDAM
Pay: Up to £43,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Head Chef : 3 years (required)
- Rosette: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
