Executive Head Chef

Job description
Are you a strong people manager? 

Do you thrive in a busy kitchen, working together alongside your brigade? 

The important stuff:
• Highly competitive salary
• Free health club membership (T&Cs apply)
• Discounts across golf including membership, guest rates, green fees, buggies and clothing
• Discounts across The QHotels Collection
• Family & Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection
• Support with training & professional qualifications, including course fees!
• Various learning & development available
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program – Hospitality Action
• Refer a friend scheme
• FREE parking
• AND……much, much more!

What will I do?

Leading a kitchen brigade, you will delegate to your Head Chef where possible, however, you will lead by example and be hands on in the kitchen, ensuring the quality and delivery of food leaving the kitchen pass is to spec, to a very high standard and presentable. Managing your time effectively to ensure all the health & safety, food safety checks and admin is actioned.

Is this the role for me?
• Previous experience as a Head Chef
• Have worked in a hotel environment or in a busy, high volume operation
• Conference, banqueting & events catering experience would be ideal
• Quality & standards driven with a keen eye for detail
• People management experience
• Strong knowledge of GP, stock control, costs and wastage

Curious to find out more?

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is located in Hexham. Our hotel is a 4*, 141-bedroom property set in 1000 acres with a 36-hole championship golf course which has hosted over 20 European and PGA tournaments. The dining options include Hadrian’s Brasserie restaurant, Tommy Craig’s bar, the Claret Jug restaurant and a Whisky snug, and we offer afternoon tea as well as private dining and meetings and event spaces. The leisure facilities include a gym, pool, sauna, steam room, and a relaxing Elemis spa.

The QHotels Collection are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. We believe everyone should be treated equal so should you require any reasonable adjustments to any stage of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know so we can make the changes accordingly.

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