Head chef Work, Jobs in Colchester (with Salaries)

Executive Head Chef
Stoke by Nayland Resort —Stoke by Nayland
- From £55,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Inventory control
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Kitchen Manager/Head Chef
The Wheatsheaf Pub —Hatfield Peverel
- £14.50 - £16.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Inventory control
- Supervising experience
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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2h
Head Chef
The Essex Golf and Country Club —Colchester
- £35,000 - £37,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Head Chef
Stoke by Nayland Resort —Colchester
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Head Chef
Allstaff Solutions —Hatfield Peverel
- £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Annual leave
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Head Chef
Thomas Franks Ltd —Ipswich
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- English
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Head Chef
Martello Lounge —Clacton-on-Sea
- £37,000 - £44,500 a year
- Overtime
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
- Employee discount
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Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Hare & Hounds - Leavenheath —Colchester
- £33,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Inventory control
- Cooking
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Head Chef - Live in
Toby Carvery - White Hart —Colchester
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Inventory control
- Sales
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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10d
Head Chef
Healthcare Homes —Ipswich
- £14.50 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Inventory control
- Nursing home
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Head Pizza Chef
South Street Pubs Ltd - The Pizza Place —Manningtree
- £37,000 - £40,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Pub & Kitchen - BRA_201 —Hatfield Peverel
- Full-time
- English
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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11d
Head Chef
Chelmsford Manor Care Home —Chelmsford
- £20 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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Kitchen Manager/Chef
Dalemor Explorers Nursery and Forest school —Earls Colne
- From £13 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- Hospitality
- Inventory control
- Gym membership
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3d
Chef Manager
Aspens —Colchester
- £25,000 - £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Training & development
- Leadership
6d
Head Chef
Toby Carvery - Southend (A127) —Southend-on-Sea
- Up to £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Inventory control
- Sales
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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8d
Chef Manager
Sodexo —Sudbury
- £33,000 - £35,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Inventory control
- Sales
- Cooking
- Employee assistance programme
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8d
Executive Chef
Elior UK —Ipswich
- £17.77 an hour
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Budgeting
- Training & development
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13d
Head Cook
Hazeldell Residential Home —Ipswich
- £13.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
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4d
Chef/Kitchen Manager
The flyer cm14uu —Chelmsford
- £13 - £18 an hour
- Full-time
- Inventory control
- Cleaning
- In-person
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10d

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Executive Head Chef

Stoke by Nayland Resort -
Stoke by Nayland

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Job details

Full-time
From £55,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Store discount
Discounted or free food
Company pension
Company events
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Gym membership
On-site parking

Qualifications

Cost management
Hospitality
Pricing
Kitchen staff training and mentoring
Inventory control
Operations management
Food service team management
Stock ordering
Food hygiene
Coaching
Cost control
Food safety and hygiene regulations
Menu planning
Seasonal menu design
Food waste reduction
Kitchen cost control
HACCP
Team management
Plating
Kitchen team management
Human resources
Recruiting
Organisational skills
Cleaning
Purchasing
Risk assessment
Kitchen inventory control
Specials menu development
Chef experience
Kitchen stock ordering
Negotiated procurement
Leadership
Professional kitchen experience
Negotiation
Rota coordination
COSHH compliance

Full job description

Executive Head Chef

Location: Stoke by Nayland Resort
Department: Food & Beverage
Reporting to: Food & Beverage Director

Who We Are:

Stoke by Nayland Resort is one of the UK’s leading golf, spa and hospitality destinations, set within the beautiful Dedham Vale countryside. Home to award-winning dining, luxury accommodation, two championship golf courses, spa facilities and a thriving events business, with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

We are now seeking an experienced and ambitious Executive Head Chef to join our senior management team to help drive the continued success of our food & Beverage offerings.

The Role

As Executive Head Chef, you will work closely with the F&B director and your senior chefs to lead the kitchen operations, inspire the brigade and deliver exceptional food standards across both our restaurants, our conference & banqueting and all our other hospitality outlets.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational management skills, creativity, financial awareness and a passion for delivering high-quality seasonal menus using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. You will be responsible for maintaining the profitability targets, training & developing of the kitchen teams, and ensuring compliance with all food safety and health & safety legislation.

Key Responsibilities.

Lead and motivate the kitchen brigade, including Head chef’s, Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs and Apprentices
Maintain consistently high food quality and presentation standards
Support the planning and implementation of seasonal menus and new menu concepts
Promote local produce and seasonal ingredients
Work collaboratively with Front of House teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience
Ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations and excellent communication throughout service periods and at weekly management meetings

Financial & Commercial Performance

Manage food purchasing, stock control and ordering procedures
Minimise wastage and control departmental food costs within budgeted GP targets
Review menus and pricing regularly to maximise revenue opportunities
Support payroll and rota management in line with business levels
Work closely alongside suppliers to negotiate best possible pricing

Team Development

Lead by example and create a positive, professional kitchen culture
Prepare weekly rotas and holiday planning
Support training, coaching and development across the kitchen team
Ensure team members complete required training in Food Safety, HACCP, COSHH and Allergens
Assist with recruitment, performance management and HR matters where required

Ensure full compliance with HACCP, Food hygiene and Allergen legislation

Maintain accurate Health & Safety records and risk assessments
Uphold Stoke by Nayland Resort policies and procedures at all times
Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment

What are our Requirements:

Minium of 5 years previous experience as an Executive or Head Chef
Previous experience of delivering an exciting and modern approach to restaurant food delivery
Experience in delivering a quality Conference & Banqueting food offering that includes plated events for large numbers.
Strong leadership and mature people management skills
Excellent knowledge of food safety, allergens, COSHH & HACCP procedures
Commercially astute with strong cost control experience.
Maintaining our guest’s satisfaction index to a high level
Must always show a calm presence under pressure with excellent organisational skills
Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends

Employee Benefits:

Free onsite Parking
30% discount off food in Resort dining outlets (for up to four people)
20% discount off soft drinks in dining outlets
10% discount off alcoholic beverages
5% discount off retail items in Pippin
Complimentary access to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme
Complimentary use of Peake Fitness (subject to availability)
Complimentary use of both golf courses (subject to availability)
Discounted accommodation in Resort hotel bedrooms
10% discount off lodge bookings
20% discount off spa treatments
Discounted Resort event tickets

Additional Information:

The role may require flexibility to support the wider kitchen and Resort operation as needed. Duties and responsibilities may evolve in line with business requirements.

If you are a passionate Chef Manager, looking to take the next step in your career within a prestigious hospitality environment, we would love to hear from you.

Remuneration:

Basic salary £55-£60,000 on experience

Bonus scheme up to £10,000 per annum based on KPI targets – (Food cost & Labour cost within set budgets)

Company pension scheme

Company insurance policy for long term sickness

Pay: From £55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
Gym membership
On-site parking
Store discount

Work Location: In person

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