Head Chef

It’s an exciting time for Park Leisure. We’ve recently bought our 12^th park and there are great plans for the future.

Here at Park Leisure, we’re proud of our values: Teamwork, Honesty, Excellence, Pride and Communication, and always incorporate them into everything we do. We’re, therefore, looking for people who also demonstrate these…so if you think this is you, then read on!

The place

Plas Coch is owners only so you can really get to know your customers. It’s a great location, a fabulous building and we’ve recently refurbished the Lounge Bar which is our main dining area and there’s also the more formal 1569 restaurant and the Country Club & Bar which is more of an entertainment venue. Food is also served outside and we have events throughout the year that you’ll also be involved in. The overall experience should surpass the five-star expectations of our customers.

The role

Responsible for the efficient running of the kitchen, leading and inspiring a team, increasing their knowledge and technical ability and promoting a great working atmosphere. You’ll recruit great people, push standards, monitor quality and ensure food is of an excellent standard. You’ll plan and prepare menus, communicate any changes with the restaurant team and generally ensure service runs smoothly. You’ll maintain budgets, plan resources and will be responsible for food costing, ordering, wastage and portion control. You will be fully versed on current and upcoming health and safety legislation and hygiene regulations effecting the kitchen and will ensure compliance at all times. Ultimately, you’ll build the restaurant’s reputation and increase sales and profitability.

About you

You are positive, enthusiastic, a great leader, approachable, value your team, have a passion for sharing knowledge and developing others. You’re exacting, have exceptional standards, get the detail right, creative, innovative, dedicated and want to exceed expectations. You’re organised, able to cope with pressure, professional, adaptable, meet deadlines, keep track of trends in the market and are passionate about what you do.

Experience

A minimum of one years’ previous experience as a Head Chef or significant previous experience as a Sous Chef, experience of supervising/managing a team and a history of successful progression in catering. Educated to GCSE or above, NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent and hold a level three food safety Certificate. You’ll have knowledge and experience of food costing and budget control, a firm understanding of ingredients and will be proficient at using computer based applications in catering.

A basic DBS is required for this role.

Pay and benefits

£32,000-£37,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus bonus potential. Benefits such as holiday and pension are also on offer.

Hours

Full time hours to be discussed in more detail at interview stage.

What to do next

Click apply – look at our website to see what we’re all about.

There’s never been a more exciting time to be involved in Park Leisure, so come join us and grow with us!

We review applications throughout the advertising period, therefore, we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the date specified.