Head Chef – Windermere Manor Hotel
Up to £39,000 per annum plus benefits | Lake District
Windermere Manor Hotel is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver high-quality dining in one of the UK’s most stunning locations. This is a great opportunity for a chef who enjoys working with fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients and has strong leadership skills.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading, mentoring and developing a small to medium-sized kitchen brigade
- Creating and delivering seasonal à la carte menus
- Managing kitchen budgets, stock and gross profit targets
- Ensuring full compliance with food safety standards, HACCP and allergen legislation
- Maintaining our 5-star food hygiene rating
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, ideally in a hotel environment
- Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
- Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operations
- A passion for quality food and excellent presentation
Desirable qualifications:
- NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent
- Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene
- HACCP Level 3
About Windermere Manor Hotel
Set within three acres of peaceful landscaped gardens, Windermere Manor Hotel is a warm, welcoming and pet-friendly destination. Located a short walk from Lake Windermere and close to Windermere village and Bowness-on-Windermere, the hotel offers excellent access to local attractions, scenic walking routes and stunning Lake District views.
Our restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a focus on fresh, seasonal dishes, including options for vegetarian and vegan guests. Afternoon tea is served in our charming conservatory, Chapel and Drawing Rooms.
If you are a dedicated and creative chef looking to take the next step in your career in a beautiful and inspiring environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£39,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Windermere LA23 1EX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Head or Senior Sous Chef: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
