Salary: £70k per year
Reference: JOB-5303
Head Chef | 3 AA Rosette Country House Hotel
£70,000 + Benefits
Kettering
Benefits:
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Opportunity to lead a prestigious kitchen recognised with 3 AA Rosettes
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Work within a magnificent Grade I Listed country house hotel set in 25 acres of grounds
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Lead food across fine dining, brasserie, afternoon tea, private dining, weddings and events
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Creative input into seasonal menus and premium dining experiences
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Strong support from an established senior management team
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Career progression within a respected luxury hospitality operation
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Opportunity to work with seasonal ingredients and quality local produce where possible
This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented Head Chef to take the reins of a prestigious country house hotel in Kettering, set within immaculate grounds and historic surroundings. The venue is a renowned luxury destination, welcoming guests for relaxing breaks, romantic weddings, private dining, corporate meetings, product launches and high profile events.
The hotel has been awarded 3 AA Rosettes, with a strong reputation for delivering unforgettable dining experiences across its restaurant, brasserie, afternoon tea service, private dining rooms and events spaces. From fine dining in the restaurant with views across the Orangery to more relaxed dining in the brasserie, the food offering must balance refinement, consistency and scale.
The kitchen uses seasonal ingredients and the finest quality produce, working with local suppliers wherever possible. This attention to detail and passion for fine food has helped the restaurant achieve its 3 Rosette status, and the next Head Chef will be responsible for protecting that standard while continuing to evolve the menus and wider dining experience.
This role requires a confident culinary leader who can manage a premium multi outlet operation, delivering refined restaurant dining alongside a busy calendar of weddings, celebrations, afternoon teas and exclusive private dining. You will need to bring creativity, structure and strong leadership, with the ability to inspire a large brigade, manage the commercial side of the kitchen and maintain exceptional standards across every service.
This role does not provide accommodation, so you must be able to reliably commute or relocate.
Please note that this role does not provide Sponsorship, to apply you will need a full British Passport or the right to work in the UK.
You Will Need:
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Years of experience as a Head Chef working to a multi Rosette standard
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A passionate and creative chef with experience delivering high quality 3 AA Rosette level cuisine
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Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, structure and develop a large kitchen brigade
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Experience managing premium event catering alongside refined restaurant dining
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Confident overseeing multiple food outlets, including fine dining, brasserie, afternoon tea and private dining
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to deliver consistent quality during high volume services
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Strong understanding of menu development, food cost control and seasonal produce
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Commercially aware, with experience managing budgets, stock control and supplier relationships
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A hands on chef who leads from the front and maintains exceptional kitchen standards
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Committed to delivering food that reflects the standards of a 4 red star luxury hotel environment
Head Chef Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage the entire kitchen operation ensuring exceptional food quality and consistency
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Design and deliver innovative menus that reflect a premium 3 AA Rosette standard
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Oversee fine dining, brasserie service, afternoon tea, private dining, weddings and large events
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Use seasonal ingredients and quality produce, working with local suppliers wherever possible
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Oversee high volume wedding and events catering while maintaining attention to detail
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Train, mentor and develop the kitchen team to build a high performing brigade
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Manage kitchen budgets, stock control, GP, staffing costs and supplier relationships effectively
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Ensure the kitchen operates to the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness and organisation
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Work closely with senior management to support the hotel’s luxury guest experience and wider business goals
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