Head Chef

Head Chef – Boutique Hotel – Stadhampton

Here at the Crazy Bear in Stadhampton, we have a fantastic opportunity that has arisen. We are searching for an experienced, skilled, and driven Head Chef to lead our kitchen. Our English restaurant kitchen is a busy and fast-paced environment, catering for up to 150 covers per day, as well as for private dining and events. Our modern menu is focused on originality and provenance; including seasonal vegetarian dishes, fresh sustainable fish, and rare-breed meats.

The ideal candidate must be passionate about food, possess a creative flair, and be able to lead and manage their kitchen team effectively.

What are the Benefits?

• On Target Earnings up to £60000 per annum
• Career development and training opportunities
• Meals on duty
• Complimentary dinner for two every 12 months in any of our restaurants
• Annual staff party
• 50% staff discount across the Crazy Bear Group; including hotel stays, food and drink, and Thai massage treatments.
• £500 recruitment referral for successful applicants
• 28 days’ annual leave
• Pension scheme

 What Does the Role Include?

• Crafting excellent and unique modern British dishes using fresh seasonal ingredients
• Putting forward new menu items that use innovative techniques and push the boundaries with industry trends
• Training and inspiring your team to deliver food to be proud of; including overseeing and directing food preparation and ensuring the dishes are to our Crazy Bear standard
• Managing all ordering and stock control.
• Rota and schedule planning, as well as maintaining records of payroll and attendance
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and standard.
• Previous experience in leading a high-volume and high-end kitchen is essential, and experience in catering for large events is preferable

Our Ethos:

Here at the Crazy Bear, we want you to unlock your potential with us. We ask for passionate team players who share in our love of hospitality, and in return we will put you on a journey to a fabulous career.

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