Hotel Head Chef

Job title: Head Chef

Salary: Up to 43,000 GBP

Location: Lyme Regis, Dorset

Accommodation provided: Yes

Charge for accommodation: 70 GBP per week

Type of contract: Permanent

Workplace description: Set in a fabulous location with beautiful private gardens and magnificent views, the atmosphere of the hotel is warm, friendly and welcoming with thoughtful service to make you feel truly at home.

Main duties and responsibilities: Ensure the correct preparation, cooking and presentation of the food for the restaurant, functions, and bar/lounge, according to the Company Standard.

To help create a good working atmosphere within the department.

To be aware of and comply with Company and Legal requirements relating to fire, safety and hygiene.

To give a smooth and efficient hot plate service to the restaurant staff to ensure customer satisfaction.

To ensure the correct and economic use of all equipment and to minimise food wastage.

To compile staff rotas for the kitchen ensuring adequate coverage for each shift.

To ensure the correct ordering of foods to match the demand of daily menu needs.

To carry out a weekly stock take in accordance with Company Standards.

To assist with the training of kitchen staff.

To be smart and presentable at all times in the uniform provided for you by the Company. To be punctual and to ensure high standards of personal hygiene at all times.

Any other duties as delegated by management.

Essential criteria: You will be an established Head Chef with experience to at least 1 Rosette standards (either winning or retaining) and have experience with functions and banquets.

I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised.

Important Notes:

1. Applications should be made by email or phone.

2. Applications should be in Word format only and in ENGLISH!

3. DDH Recruitment Ltd does not charge work seekers for its services.

4. All workers will be subject to UK taxation.

Please be aware that if you apply for this vacancy then you have given permission under Data Protection (GDPR) for DDH Recruitment Ltd to work with your enclosed information and CV content and to share these details with our clients. We take the receipt of your CV as your permission to proceed with your application. If you do not wish DDH Recruitment Ltd to use your details with our clients please contact us as soon as possible.

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