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Working in our Thorns Hall Country House we provide a retreat for up to 45 guests who stay with us for guided or self-guided walking tour holidays. We always know when and where our guests need serving. We know the number of guests we will be hosting each week, and our mealtimes are fixed. We plan our menus in advance and get pre orders for lunch and dinner. Our 3-course dinner service is served banqueting style and our kitchens closed by 9pm. In your role as Head Chef, you will be responsible for running a well organised kitchen ensuring breakfast, lunch and dinner prep and service are done to our high standards. You will effectively manage stock, portion controls, ensure our centralised menu is adhered to, monitor food safety, oversee health & safety and compliance across the kitchen. You will manage your kitchen team and create a great atmosphere in the kitchen to train and guide your chefs to success.
Job Responsibility
Running a well organised kitchen ensuring breakfast, lunch and dinner prep and service are done to high standards
effectively manage stock, portion controls, ensure centralised menu is adhered to, monitor food safety, oversee health & safety and compliance across the kitchen
manage kitchen team and create a great atmosphere to train and guide chefs to success
Requirements
A demonstrable commercial background as Head Chef – Managing and developing teams
HACCP, The Food Safety Act 1990 (including Allergen Legislation), The Food and Hygiene Regulations and The Fire Regulations
flexibility is key, adaptability to varied working hours, particularly during evenings (9pm finish) and weekends
Experience as a Head Chef in a Country House / Country Hotel
Experience of cooking and delivering traditional British cuisine
Nice to have
Experience as a Head Chef in a Country House / Country Hotel
Experience of cooking and delivering traditional British cuisine
What we offer
33 Days Holiday pro rata inclusive of bank holidays
Pension Contributions
Volunteer Day
Group Life Assurance
Cinema Discounts
Online Shopping Discounts
Cycle to work Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Virtual GP
Health & Wellbeing Support 24/7 Helplines with access to trained counsellors for support
Exclusive discounts on holidays for you, your friends and family
Annual familiarization visit at any of our country houses for you and your family
Live in accommodation available inclusive of all bills, 3 meals per day, Laundry & Free Wifi