Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
Shaw Hill Golf & Spa Hotel – Allamby’s Restaurant, Chorley
45-hour contract
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to join Shaw Hill Golf & Spa Hotel and lead the kitchen team at Allamby’s Restaurant in Chorley.
This role is ideal for an accomplished Head Chef who is ready for a new challenge and wants to take the next step in their leadership and management career.
The successful candidate will have strong restaurant and banqueting experience, along with a proven track record of managing a busy kitchen and leading a team of chefs.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, lead and develop a cohesive, motivated and efficient kitchen team
- Oversee all restaurant, hotel and banqueting food operations
- Manage stock levels, stock rotation, ordering and supplier relationships
- Prepare staff rotas and manage labour costs
- Maintain accurate cleaning, training and compliance records
- Ensure the kitchen complies with all food hygiene, health and safety regulations
- Create menu specifications, seasonal dishes and daily specials
- Introduce creative new ideas and contribute to menu development
- Monitor and achieve gross profit, food waste and labour targets
- Implement effective processes and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen
- Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service
- Take full responsibility for the leadership and performance of the kitchen department
- Support and inspire the team to drive the continued success of Allamby’s Restaurant
About You
The ideal candidate will:
- Have previous experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or experienced Senior Sous Chef in a busy operation
- Have strong restaurant and banqueting experience
- Have proven experience managing and developing a kitchen team
- Be confident managing gross profit, food waste, stock and labour costs
- Have excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills
- Have a strong understanding of food hygiene and health and safety requirements
- Be passionate about food and the hospitality industry
- Be creative, commercially aware and confident in developing menus
- Be willing to take ownership and responsibility for the kitchen operation
- Remain calm and organised in a fast-paced working environment
- Be flexible and available to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required
What We Offer
- Very competitive salary
- Holiday pay
- Staff incentives
- Overtime available, subject to contract
- The opportunity to lead a talented team at an established golf and spa hotel
- The chance to play a key role in the continued development of Allamby’s Restaurant
If you are an experienced and passionate Head Chef looking for your next leadership challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV to progress your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Sous/Head Chef: 5 years (preferred)
- Management: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
