Head Chef

Head Chef - 4-Star Hotel Cobham, Surrey | £55,000 per annum | 45-hour week

Off to Work is recruiting a Head Chef on behalf of a charming 4-star hotel near Cobham, Surrey. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to take full ownership of a well-established kitchen operation and lead a stable brigade of 12 chefs into its next chapter.
The hotel enjoys a diverse mix of business, including leisure guests, weddings, conferences and private events. We're looking for a hands-on leader who is equally comfortable delivering high-quality la carte dining as they are overseeing large-scale functions and banqueting operations. Experience within a similar quality hotel environment is essential, along with strong leadership, financial awareness and kitchen management skills.

What's on Offer?
£55,000 per annum
45-hour working week
Consistent shift patterns
Supportive and collaborative management team
Staff meals on duty
Free on-site parking
Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the food offering and kitchen culture
What You'll Be Doing
Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen brigade to deliver exceptional standards across all food operations
Planning and delivering seasonal restaurant and event menus
Managing stock control, purchasing and kitchen inventory
Working closely with other Heads of Department to ensure seamless service across the hotel
Driving quality, consistency and profitability throughout the kitchen
Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and compliance
About You
Proven experience as a Head Chef within a hotel environment, or an ambitious Sous Chef ready to step up
Strong background within a 4-star hotel operation, ideally with Rosette experience
Excellent leadership skills with a track record of developing successful teams
Commercially aware with experience managing stock, GP and kitchen costs
Organised, hands-on and able to perform under pressure
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