Job description
You make it Hand Picked!
Established by Guy and Julia Hands in 1999, Hand Picked hotels has grown organically and through acquisition to become the 5th largest luxury hotel group in the UK – comprising 21 hotels across the UK and Channel Islands. With welcoming and charming service delivered in truly inspirational settings, our guests are encouraged to relax, kick off their shoes and indulge.
We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join Crathorne Hall Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels
At Hand Picked all of our hotels are individual in their own way, just like our Executive Head Chefs, so by working with us you will have the opportunity to personalise and put your stamp on the menus and dishes created for our guests.
The Chef we are looking for will enjoy nurturing a team; finding creative ways to motivate and develop others, encouraging each and every member of the brigade to be their best. As we know, good Chefs can be hard to find so you will need to play your part in helping to retain and attract talent
About You
- You will already be working in a similar environment
- You will have experience of developing new menus and implementing them in a timely, cost effective manner
- You will have a stable track record of delivering multi rosette standard food
- You will analytical and KPI driven
- You will be an Encyclopedia of all things kitchen related, and have your finger on the pulse of the latest and emerging trends within the industry
Our Benefits include:
- Salary of up to £52,000
- Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.
- Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
- £30 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast & 25% discount on all food & drink. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds!
- Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays)
- Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
- Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.