Chefs - Executive/Head Chef

Head Chef - Private Members Club - European Cuisine - Excellent Benefits - Hertfordshire - £40,000 pa

Company Profile

This Historical 14th Century Country Club situated within 200 acres of Hertfordshire Parkland is currently offering a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Head Chef to head their Kitchen Operation.

Facilities including Fine Dining Restaurant & Brasserie, Banqueting Suite, Function & Meeting Rooms, Club House, Garden Bar, Indoor/Outdoor Swimming Pools, 18 Hole Golf Course, Tennis Courts & Games Room.

300 High Profile Members & Prestigious Calendar of Club Events

Role

Working closely with Heads of Department, you will play an integral part in the continued Culinary Success of this exclusive Country Club.

Responsibilities:

Menu Design & Development (Costing) - Emphasis on Utilising Local Producers & Suppliers

Daily Kitchen Management & Team Direction (Brigade of 5 Chefs)

Stock & Wastage Control, Purchasing, Auditing, Figure Reporting (Budgets, Gross Profit)

Rotas, Recruitment, Training & Development, Appraisals, Disciplinaries

Hygiene, H&S Records

Business Meeting

Particular Focus on Developing Events Business

Contracted to work 50 - 55 Hours Per Week (7 Shifts over 5 Days), Benefits include Well Structured, Professional Working Environment, Excellent Bonus Incentives (Performance Related), Regular Performance Related Salary Reviews, Possible Accommodation Available, External Courses & Excellent Opportunity for Creative Outlet.

Candidate Profile

Proven Head Chef Experience within a Comparable Establishment including Restaurant & Busy Events/Hospitality Business

Professional Training or Culinary Degree

Skills Set: Creative Menu Planner, Leadership & Man Management, Organisation, Multi-Tasking, Finance Acumen

Ability to Work Under Pressure & On Own Initiative

Strong on Due Diligence, you will be up to date with current Hygiene and Health & Safety Legislation

Salary & Benefits

£30,000 - £35,000 Basic Start Salary + Excellent Bonus Incentives (Performance Related)

3 Months Probationary Period: Regular Performance Related Salary Reviews

Working Hours: Approx. 50 - 55 Hrs P/Wk (5 Days - 7 Day Operation)

Benefits: Well Structured & Professional Working Environment + External Courses + Possible Accommodation Available + Excellent Opportunity for Creative Outlet

Paid Annual Leave

Immediate Start

In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, candidates must prove their entitlement to work in the UK - Verification of Documentation will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process

£30k - £35k + Bonuses