The venue…
Whitworth Hall Estate and Deer Park is a beautiful listed building in the heart of County Durham.
A place of fun and fantasy, love and laughter, Whitworth Hall specialises in one of a kind weddings, private parties and corporate events, from the tastefully traditional to the daringly different.
About the role…
As Head Chef, you will be accountable for maximising profit from all food produced and served, achieving this by delivering exceptional dishes and menus crafted from seasonal ingredients, while maintaining strict control over costs. You will be responsible for creating outstanding menus and consistently producing high-quality dishes.
Your focus will be on improving customer satisfaction and encouraging repeat business by upholding consistently high standards in menu design, ingredient quality, cooking techniques, and presentation. A key objective will be to build a strong reputation for the restaurant and wedding venue, while fostering a highly motivated team, ensuring their development, and meeting or exceeding annual food profit targets.
You will oversee all kitchen operations, leading the team in the preparation of delicious food that creates memorable dining experiences for guests. In addition, you will ensure the highest standards of kitchen maintenance, food safety, and inventory management, making sure the kitchen runs efficiently at all times.
About you…
- Excellent cooking skills with a strong understanding of produce and ingredients
- Previous experience as a Head Chef/Senior Chef Role in a similar venue
- Excellent leadership skills with experience of developing and leading a team
- Strong communication skills through a variety of means
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to stay calm under pressure, adapting your approach to complete routine and non-routine tasks
- Exceptional organisation and planning skills through Standard operating procedures. High attention to detail and accuracy – great at managing one’s own time and the time of the team
- Drive & self-motivated. Excellent knowledge of kitchen related legislative requirements/audits
- Experience of budget management with a good understanding of P&Ls and KPIs along with an understanding of rota management, food, menu and labour cost control.
- Hold appropriate professional qualifications for the role and have HACCP knowledge and experience
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a luxury wedding Venue.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth, within the Group.
- Competitive salary.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
