Head Chef - Hotel

Head Chef, Hotel & Bar, Hertford, up to 45k + bonus, live in accommodation available

This established Hotel & Bar is located in the heart of the town, and with 35 rooms, the kitchen provides breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner as well as an afternoon tea menu. All food is freshly prepared using quality seasonal ingredients and menus changed seasonally.

As the Head Chef, you will be
Responsible for the overall running and management of the kitchen
Leading and managing a team of 15
Ensuring a high standard of food is produced and presented
Work closely with the Head of Food to plan and execute a fresh food menu offer for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as functions and special occasions
Responsible for HACCP, H&S, Food Safety, allergens etc
Working to budget and GP

Working hours are 5/7, 45 hours per week

Benefits include:
An achievable bonus scheme
Live in option available
A share of gratuities
60% discounted meals when you are working
25% discount on food and 15% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
Training and career development opportunities

You as our ideal candidate, would be:
a passionate and food driven Head Chef with a stable work history
experienced within a high volume kitchen (high street restaurant, hotel or gastro pub)
able to cook freshly prepared food with an eye for detail and presentation
a strong leader with the ability to lead, coach and develop your team
financially aware and able to manage/work to budget
genuinely passionate about food and customer service
able to work well under pressure remaining calm at all times

Interested Then apply immediately or send your updated CV directly to (url removed)

All candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK at the time of application

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