Head Chef - York

Head Chef - Hotel du Vin, York

Our appeal is all down to our attitude. Simple yet sophisticated. Informal yet luxurious. Elegant yet unpretentious. It’s a commitment to doing the little things brilliantly. We’re justifiably proud of our collection of 16 townhouse and city-centre properties. Each Hotel du Vin has its own character, shaped by the architecture, history and sensitive conversion of the original building. At the heart of each, our bistros serve French classics with a British twist. And thanks to our close relationships with vineyards and winemakers, our cosy, low-lit bars offer many of the world’s finest and best-kept secret wines.

In return you get to work for great brands with like-minded people with an award winning benefit package including:

• A range of fabulous flexible benefits to help you outside of work – including health & life insurance.
• A contributory Pension Scheme
• A Childcare scheme providing tax credits on any childcare you may be paying.
• Service Charge (department specific) which will be performance driven
• Free uniform
• Annual People Awards
• Amazing People Engagement and Activity Plan
• Employee assistance scheme to help you navigate through life’s challenges
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Fantastic company discounts including staff rates & Food & Beverage discounts at all of our exciting locations
• Major high street discounts –helpful when buying things to treat you or others!

Job Description:

Get a taste of how we do things…. Oui Chef! Head Chef role involves taking responsibility for the kitchen department, food cost, ordering, food and health and safety of the kitchen brigade and all food preparation. Ensuring our tasty dishes must be prepared with attention to detail and to the highest standard. Motivate the team and share knowledge. Training and developing chefs within the team is jkust as important to create a great brigade for the future. Head Chef will report directly to the General Manager and works closely with the Brand Executive Chef. Experience of working in a similar quality restaurant is required and an excellent knowledge of food is necessary.

Hotel Description:

Retreat to a nook or cranny for morning coffee, afternoon tea or your favourite tipple. Enjoy candlelit dining and seasonal dishes in the cool ambience of our trademark bistro. Explore our extensive wine list with expert guidance from our Sommelier. Choose a cigar and escape to the Cigar shack. Book a distinctive function room for a business meeting, family celebration or wedding. And when sleep calls, ascend the sweeping staircase to one of 44 stylish bedrooms for huge custom-made beds, handsprung mattresses, fluffy towels and robes, soft Egyptian cotton bed linen, monsoon shower or roll top bath. For romance, comfort and style, there's nothing better than our stunning hotel in York.