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Head Chef

Head Chef (RL11059) York, England

Salary: GBP30000 - GBP30000 per annum + Share of Tips

Job Title – Head Chef

Reference No. – RL11059

Salary - £30,000

Job Type – Permanent

Location – York

We are in the process of recruiting a Head Chef for a hotel restaurant situated in the centre of York, the successful Head Chef would be able to work as part of a team in a kitchen that is serving food 7 days a week over lunch and dinner and offers Afternoon Tea.  The ideal candidate would be an existing Head Chef with experience in delivery first class food while maintaining the financial performance of the restaurant as a stand-alone business from the Hotel.  You must be able to lead the existing team, while building a new team around yourself by showing strength and determination in your leadership skills

The Company – This hotel is based in the centre of York with 40 individually designed bedrooms and has undergone a large interior refurbishment only a few years ago, which has transformed this building into a unique boutique hotel.

Role:

  • Able to motivate & delegate effectively, with excellent team leadership skills
  • Ability to be creative and produce menus for the venue including costings and recipe specifications
  • Ensure all relevant kitchen documents are up to date
  • Comply with all Health & Safety, Food Safety and COSHH Requirements
  • Lead in the planning and running of special functions and events
  • Be actively involved in monitoring cooking trends and best practices within the hospitality sector

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of Food Safety, Health & Safety and COSHH
  • Experience at Head Chef level ideally for 3 years
  • Relevant Catering Qualifications for example NVQ or City & Guilds
  • Proven track record of been able to manage the financial performance of a busy kitchen
  • High levels of leadership and communication skills

Benefits – The position of Head Chef is offering a salary of £30,000 over 5 days a week, working straight shifts finishing no later than 10.30pm, which also includes a share of tips and gratuities.  You are entitled to 28 days holiday, enrolled into a Pension Scheme and can take advantage of Staff Rooms and F&B discounts within the group across the World.  The location of the Hotel is central to York, so you do not need access to transport and if you are coming from outside York there is a parking place for you to take advantage of.

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