Head Chef
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Head Chef
£60,000 + Bonus Scheme
4-Star Award-Winning Hotel & Resort
Oakham, East Midlands
Are you passionate about culinary excellence and ready to lead a dynamic kitchen in a prestigious, award-winning 4-star resort in Oakham, Rutland ? We are searching for an exceptional Head Chef to take the reins of multiple kitchens and elevate dining experiences to new heights.
As a 4-star resort in the East Midlands with 64 bedrooms and lodges the hotel take pride in offering unparalleled guest experiences. Whether the guests join the hotel for weddings, conferences, overnight stays, or simply for a relaxing afternoon, the team ensure every visit is memorable. The picturesque countryside location and extensive on-site facilities set the hotel apart, making the venue a premier destination for all occasions.
Under new ownership, the resort has flourished, earning several prestigious awards, such as 'Large Business of the Year,' their commitment to excellence has been consistently recognised. The dedicated employees form the backbone to their success.
The Head Chef Role:
We are seeking a creative and driven Head Chef to lead a talented kitchen brigade. This is a rare opportunity to work in a thriving, high-profile environment that champions quality and innovation.
Responsibilities as Head Chef:
- Oversee the day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring the highest culinary standards.
- Design and develop seasonal menus that reflect creativity and fresh, local ingredients.
- Manage food costs, inventory, and supplier relationships.
- Lead, inspire, and develop the kitchen team of 15 to achieve excellence.
- Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest quality, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Collaborate with senior management to enhance the overall guest dining experience.
- Take charge of catering for weddings, conferences, and other large-scale events across 3 kitchens
What We Are Looking For:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-quality, fast-paced kitchen environment with multiple restaurant / C&B
- A cv that demonstrates a head chef role within a large 4* hotel property with conference and banqueting
- A passion for delivering outstanding food and guest experiences.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge of kitchen operations, food costing, and menu development.
- Ability to thrive under pressure and handle multiple responsibilities.
- A creative flair and dedication to showcasing the best of seasonal, local produce.
What We Offer for the Head Chef:
- Competitive salary of £60,000 plus performance-based bonus scheme.
- The opportunity to work at an award-winning resort with national recognition.
- A supportive and inspiring work environment.
- The chance to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, dedicated to excellence.
If you are ready to take your culinary career to the next level and make a lasting impact at a leading 4-star resort, we want to hear from you.
- Department
- Permanent Roles
- Locations
- Oakham, Leicester
- Yearly salary
- £60,000
About Mint People
Are you looking for fun, flexible and challenging work? Are you looking for a work environment where you can improve your hospitality and customer service skills while making new friends and working at the best venues and events around? Then Mint People is for you!
Here at Mint People, we offer full training, weekly pay, great pay rates, career progression and an opportunity to work at the most high profile events, venues, stadiums and festivals around. Our in house logistics team will help you get to and from work when necessary and our friendly operations team will make sure you have the right work to best suit your needs.
If you would like to apply to be part of our elite team, then please apply above and we will be in touch. We look forward to seeing you at a shift near you soon!
Head Chef
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