Are you an Executive Head Chef who still loves to cook and has the drive and commitment to create more great chefs and more great culinary experiences.?
Are you a fantastic people person able to harness the complexities of a dynamic resort property kitchen and its demands per purchasing, cost management and safety whilst delivering consistently excellent food, memorable culinary experiences?
Most importantly are you absolutely committed to the development of your brigade and able to meet the demands of the modern diner food expectations?
Do you thrive in the intensity of modern cuisine, and can you operate effectively across the bustle of multiple kitchens, inspiring your team towards excellence as they deliver great food to the full range of resort property clientele?
If so, we want to hear from you!
The important stuff:
- Executive Head Chef at an iconic Resort Property Near Leeds
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Chef whites provided
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Free health club membership (T&Cs apply)
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Discounts across golf including membership, guest rates, green fees, buggies and clothing
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Discounts across The QHotels Collection
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Family & Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection
- Support with training & professional qualifications, including course fees!
- Various learning & development available
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program – Hospitality Action
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Refer a friend scheme
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FREE parking
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AND……much, much more!
What will I do?
- Heading a full resort property chef brigade, you will be an expert in leadership and delegation covering the full range of an Executive Head Chefs repertoire.
- You will be an excellent chef able to prepare, cook and deliver an international range of cuisine to the modern diverse palate. For some the delivery will be fine dining, to others contemporary, celebratory or simple just great food served simply.
- Lead by example and by hands on we mean that you can show the next generation of chefs what great cooking is in every corner of the kitchen.
- Have impeccable standards as well as a thorough knowledge of food safety and health and safety so our compliance remains best in class.
- Be great at kitchen administration and able to meet VIPs and Clients to help organise catering for blue ribbon companies, signature banquets and fairytale weddings.
- An ambassador for the property as well as the person everyone looks up to in the resort for cooking excellence with the ability to seamlessly manage your time to best effect for the business.
Is this the role for me?
- Previous experience an Executive Head Chef of a Resort Property
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Have worked in a hotel environment or in a busy, high-volume operation
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Conference, banqueting, weddings & events catering experience is essential
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Quality & standards driven with a keen eye for detail
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People management experience
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Strong knowledge of GP, stock control, costs and wastage
Curious to find out more?
Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is located on the outskirts of Leeds and is a 4*, 152-bedroom property. Our hotel is set in acres of woodland with a 27-hole golf course and the dining options include the Calverley Grill restaurant, the Claret Jug restaurant, Champagne bar, and we offer afternoon tea as well as private dining and meetings and event spaces. The leisure facilities include a gym, pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and a relaxing Elemis spa.
The QHotels Collection are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. We believe everyone should be treated equal so should you require any reasonable adjustments to any stage of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know so we can make the changes accordingly.
We are thrilled to share that all of our hotels have now been accredited with either a Bronze or Silver Award from Green Tourism!
The QHotels Collection proudly supports the UK Armed Forces and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant achieving the Silver Award.
