Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef

Great Hallingbury Manor, near Bishop's Stortford now seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager, or Head Chef to take the site to its next stage in evolution. A Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef who thrives in a changing environment to bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience to our team.

You should have demonstrable flair; inventive and creative, but cost effective and time efficient, and most importantly your dishes should be enticing to the guests.

Whether it's Sunday roasts or Afternoon Tea by the lake, a work event in the Oak Room, or steak night and pie in the restaurant, there's something for all palates at Great Hallingbury Manor.

Kitchen Manager duties:

• Responsible for all operational aspects of the Kitchen and its success - fantastic tasting dishes cooked to spec, on time, every time.
• Ensure all cleaning in the designated areas is carried out to the Company Standards.
• Lead management of the Kitchen Division including controlling budget, cost of goods, rota planning and performance management.
• Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain COGs and profit margins.
• Manage the day to day food administration ensuring systems compliance.
• Ordering stocks, taking deliveries of produce, stock rotation of food stuffs, auditing equipment and standards.
• Delegate, lead, coach and manage your Team appropriately.

Key Requirements for the Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef Role:

• Outstanding cooking skills.
• Proven skills efficiently running the pass with a high volume of covers on busy shifts.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Evidence of managing a Team within a Catering / Hotel environment.
• A cooking qualification such as Level 3 Food Hygiene and Catering Diploma, NVQ or SVQ, or equivalent.
• Experience preparing menus of a variety of cuisines is highly desirable.
• Strong networker to engage with a variety of suppliers, sourcing best quality produce to meet exacting standards.
• Experience as a Kitchen Manager or Head Chef with a minimum of 2 years' evidence of running a successful Kitchen.

Benefits:

• Inclusion in Tips.
• Increasing Annual Leave.
• Bonus potential.
• Discounts on dining and stays across the group - up to 50% off.
• Life Assurance, with Virtual GP support.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential support for you and your family 24/7.
• Recognised training and qualifications and certification to further your career, including apprenticeships.
• Career pathways and opportunities for development across a large Hospitality Group.