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Head Chef

Employer
Lythe Hill
Location
Haslemere, Surrey
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
27 Apr 2018

Lythe Hill is an historic Country House Hotel, set in 20 acres of woodland on the slopes of the Surrey/Sussex Hills and is located on the outskirts of the market town of Haslemere. Lythe Hill offers luxury accommodation, Spa, Gym, Restaurant and private dining rooms and is a popular venue for weddings and events.   

As Head Chef you will be expected to remain ‘hands on’ in the kitchen and you will be able to lead, inspire, train and motivate your team to ensure a fantastic guest experience. Maintaining a safe and compliant kitchen and ensuring your team are working to company standards at all times is an essential part of this role. 

Main Responsibilities:

  • To manage the day to day operations of the department 
  • To monitor and maintain the quality of food preparation, production, presentation and service 
  • To ensure that the company standards are delivered and budgeted profitability is achieved 
  • To ensure a smooth and efficient service therefore providing guests with a better than expected dining experience
  • Manage control processes and ensure that at all times required standards of hygiene, maintenance and safety are in place
  • Recruit, train and manage team members to ensure high motivation and ongoing development 
  • Ensuring the Kitchen complies with statutory and legal requirements for fire, health & safety, hygiene and food safety 
  • To manage / control all departmental operating costs


Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required: 

  • Have a previous experience leading a busy kitchen 
  • Have experience within a banqueting operation 
  • Be passionate about delivering quality food and excellent customer service
  • Be efficient, organised and have excellent planning and communication skills 
  • Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation and Food Safety in Catering Certification 
  • Be efficient, organised and have a flexible and adaptable attitude 

We offer a competitive salary, training and development, contributory company pension scheme, free onsite parking and company uniform.   

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates.  If your application is of interest to us we will normally contact you within 2 weeks of receiving your application.

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