Head Chef - Chef Partner Opportunity

We are looking for a Head Chef to join us at The Fenwick in Claughton

This role provides the opportunity to become a Chef Partner and will involve the development of our main menu.

Salary: £40,000 per annum, plus profit share / bonus (circa. £10,000 per annum) and gratuities (circa. £5,000 per annum).

Job Description:

• Development of menu specifications and methods.
• Work with the MD and Group Chef on the vision for the business and menus.
• Execution of menu changes, including delivering cook offs, training specifications and methods into the kitchen team.
• Ensure that food is cooked and presented to the agreed specifications and standards.
• Determining food inventory needs and responsible management of stock and ordering to maintain an agreed GP.
• To maintain records relating to food production activities and supplier information as required.
• To produce and manage allergen information and ensure that this is correct at all times.
• To ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy.
• To set objectives and be responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen.
• Responsible for the recruitment and selection process to ensure that it effectively meets the needs of the site.

Person specification:

• Creative talent and ability to develop a menu suited to the business, current and future customer base
• Strong understanding of the local marketplace to help support the vision of the venue
• Demonstrable experience in writing recipe specifications and methods
• Desire to work towards an AA Rosette standard for the menu
• Experience of working in a smaller, dynamic, and quality focused operation
• Proven ability of leading and developing a kitchen team
• Demonstrable experience of managing a kitchen budget and delivering positively against financial targets
• Ability to appropriately price dishes to maintain agreed margins
• Demonstrable experience regarding kitchen management and due diligence

Extra Benefits:

• Private healthcare
• Flexible shift patterns and enhanced holiday
• Up to 50% off meals off duty for you and up to 6 guests
• 33% off our hotel accomodation
• Wage streaming service allowing access to your pay when it suits you
• Service Awards & Birthday gift
• Refer a friend and Chef Recruitment incentives of up to £1,000 per referral
• Access to our internal learning & development programmes, plus apprenticeships.

If this sounds like you, apply today!