Head Chef - £52,000 per annum - Gatwick area fine dining

Head Chef - Gatwick area - £52,000 per annum

Award winning Hotel set in stunning grounds 22 hotel with the many charming lounges all with open fires as well as the sumptuous fine dining restaurant.
Reporting to the General Manager with responsibility for all aspects of food production to delivering customer excellence in the finished dish.
Creating a restaurant menu to inspire local patrons, an afternoon tea menu that encourages loyal local business, together with Wedding and special event menus, will all be part of the role of Head Chef.

Salary: £52,000 package
Location:

Gatwick Area
Hours

- 5/7 , 48 hours a week

Ideally must be able to drive
The Role
* Recruitment, training and coaching team of Chefs and Kitchen Porters.
* The menu planning, ordering, delivery, storage, preparation, cooking and service across the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus for the Mulberry Restaurant
* Development of menu ideas to progress the food offering to achieve Rosette status across all dishes.
* Developing and delivering quality menus for the Hotels busy Wedding and Function Trade. (Wedding and events take place in the Mulberry Restaurant allowing for complete focus on those occasions.)
* Ensure compliance with HACCP and food hygiene, health and safety legislation.
* Achieving gross profit targets on dishes to allow for future investment in the facilities and staffing
* Creating passion, flair and drive in your team to assist the hotel to achieve its quality and business objectives. Practice and promote effective teamwork and communication amongst your direct work colleagues and colleagues in other departments.
Requirements

This role would suit a passionate Chef who is already a Head Chef within a Rosette Hotel Restaurant but equally we would consider applications from Sous Chefs within a Rosette Hotel Restaurant who is seeking their first Head Chef role.
* Experience and passion for food and creating Rosette standard dishes from fresh ingredients
* Ability to work flexible shifts
* Experience within a quality hotel kitchen environment
* Team player with an ability and desire to contribute and support team members to develop and achieve
* Excellent eye for detail and able to deliver consistent standards
Additional Benefits
* An additional end of financial year service charge bonus
* Private medical cover
* 4 weeks holiday rising to 5 weeks with service
* 8 Bank holidays
* Free car parking
* Employee uniform
In addition you will benefit from a range of company benefits .
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Unfortunately, due to the large volume of applications we receive, we can only respond to applicants with relevant work experience.
Eligibility:
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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