Job Description

About Them...

Beautiful Victorian mansion set in the Berkshire countryside. Surrounded by 60 acres of woodland, parkland and formal gardens, yet is only minutes from Wokingham and Bracknell. There are easy transport links to the M4, M3 and M25. Originally 29 bedrooms, the venue has undergone a full refurbishment and now provides 93 beautifully designed bedrooms along with a number of restaurants and a stylish bar leading onto the terrace which overlooks the stunning grounds.

The amazing kitchen team create the most scrumptious dishes from breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner to private dining and weddings all to be enjoyed in the majestic surroundings of this stunning mansion.

With dishes created to inspire and delight, this is a team you’ll unquestionably want to be a part of! Time to get serious and grow your career?? Apply now!!

About you...

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to join the team. Reporting to the Executive Head Chef and Development Chef, this a key role will take control of all F&B outlets across our hotel including; restaurant, alfresco dining, bar/lounge, banqueting and room service.

This position would suit an experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef who wants to advance food service and create a culinary destination for guests - pushing for one or two rosettes. The next project will see the creation of an incredible large event space for 400-500 people, later this year. Your focus will be to assist the Executive Head Chef in leading the kitchen brigade to deliver a best-in-class service for the hotel.

This opportunity is suited to individuals with experience at AA Rosette level and someone who can instil excitement and creativity into the whole team. A passion for food and the customer experience are essential along with a great eye for detail. The ability to train and develop a kitchen brigade is critical in order to manage the size of the operation with consistency. You will thrive on a challenge and have very strong leadership skills whilst being an excellent communicator with the other hotel departments, especially the busy Sales Office.

Role Responsibility...

• Organise and lead the preparation and presentation of all dishes to a high standard in the restaurants, lounge and alfresco areas of the hotel.
• Take an active role in ensuring that excellent levels of service are delivered to the customer.
• To ensure that the Company and Statutory Regulations, Food Safety/ Health & Safety are adhered to at all times.
• Responsibilities for effective menu design and planning, creating innovation under the direction of the Executive Head Chef.
• Standard kitchen management including rotas, ordering, goods receiving / checking as required.
• To ensure all allergen information is pertinent, available and continually updated.
• Ensure team meetings and briefings are carried out in a manner that ensures effective communication and that all parties are provided with the appropriate information.
• To recruit, support, and control and discipline staff according to the needs of the business within the procedure laid down by the company.

The Ideal Candidate...

• Experienced Head Chef who has led and operated in a busy, client facing environment.
• Direct management experience of chef/kitchen brigade.
• Ownership and accountability of the role and that of their team.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to work efficiently and competently under pressure.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong ability to increase individual effectiveness through leadership, motivation, communication, coaching and training.

About Us...

Zoop Recruitment are an independent Recruitment Specialist based in the East Midlands, and we pride ourselves into providing the highest quality of staff. If this job role doesn't quite suit your requirements, please get in touch to see what other opportunities we have available, or visit our website on:

www.zooprecruitment.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NH.12

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