Location: One of the most elegant country house hotels in the Cotswolds, Buckland Manor is set in ten acres of stunning grounds. With 4 AA red stars, 3 AA rosettes, and a member of Relais & Châteaux, Buckland Manor offers employees the opportunity to work within a traditional, yet friendly English country house hotel.
SERVICE CHARGE-We pay our team service charge each month! This service charge all goes into one pot, and 100% of that service charge is then shared amongst all the team at the hotel-every penny received is paid out to the team.
Service charge can be in the region of £305 a month (around £3,600 per year) over and above base pay, for a full time employee.
The hotel may be able to offer on-site staff accommodation in order to help the newest members of the team settle into life at the hotel and local area, plus free parking is available on-site.
Send us a Whatsapp message with FAMILYFIRST to +44 7782 822774 to find out more, chat to us and apply (or apply the normal way, whichever works best for you!)
Come and join our team as a Head Chef and let your passion and personality shine
Our culture is important to us, and we encourage everyone in our teams to show thoughtfulness towards each other and our guests.
Job Summary
The Head Chef is responsible for overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations, including menu development, food preparation, staff management, inventory control, food safety compliance, and maintaining high standards of quality and presentation. The Head Chef leads the kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences while ensuring efficiency, profitability, and consistency.
Key Responsibilities Kitchen Leadership
- Lead, supervise, and motivate kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, and kitchen assistants.
- Schedule staff shifts and manage labor costs.
- Train, mentor, and develop team members.
- Foster a positive, professional, and productive work environment.
Food Preparation & Quality Control
- Design and update menus based on customer preferences, seasonality, and business objectives.
- Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to established standards.
- Monitor food quality, portion control, and consistency.
- Manage special dietary requirements and allergen controls.
Inventory & Cost Management
- Order food supplies and kitchen equipment as required.
- Monitor inventory levels and reduce waste.
- Negotiate with suppliers where applicable.
- Control food costs and maintain budget targets.
Health & Safety Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
- Conduct regular kitchen inspections.
- Maintain accurate food safety records and documentation.
- Ensure proper storage, handling, and labeling of food products.
Operational Management
- Oversee daily kitchen operations during service.
- Coordinate with front-of-house management to ensure smooth service delivery.
- Manage equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Implement and improve kitchen procedures and standards.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or similar leadership role.
- Culinary qualification or relevant professional training preferred.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong financial awareness and cost-control skills.
Preferred Skills
- Menu planning and recipe development.
- Staff training and performance management.
- Inventory and supplier management.
- Budgeting and cost analysis.
- Knowledge of current food trends and culinary techniques.
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About our family of hotels
We bring a family of hotels together under one roof, ready to welcome guests with open arms, warm hearts and experiences that are simply memorable.
Each of our hotels are unique, individual, and quirky in personality. Quality is fundamental to everything we do, and it is the simple things that matter. We believe everyone should feel included, special and welcome, and that applies to our team and our guests.
We have very unique hotels in very special locations, from the award winning Gidleigh Park in Devon, the 900-year-old Amberley Castle to our cool city centre Abode Manchester set in a 19th century textile factory, two minutes from Piccadilly train station – to see the whole group, take a look here www.brownswordhotels.co.uk
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About our family of hotels
We bring a family of hotels together under one roof, ready to welcome guests with open arms, warm hearts and experiences that are simply memorable.
Each of our hotels are unique, individual, and quirky in personality. Quality is fundamental to everything we do, and it is the simple things that matter. We believe everyone should feel included, special and welcome, and that applies to our team and our guests.
We have very unique hotels in very special locations, from the award winning Gidleigh Park in Devon, the 900-year-old Amberley Castle to our cool city centre Abode Manchester set in a 19th century textile factory, two minutes from Piccadilly train station – to see the whole group, take a look here www.brownswordhotels.co.uk
One click apply to become part of our family that works hard & plays hard too, inspires and supports each other and has a load of fun along the way.
