Head Chef
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive Salary plus Staff Benefits |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Weybridge, Surrey |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Oatlands Park Hotel |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | HEADCHEF25 |
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Are you ready to take the helm of a prestigious kitchen at the royal crown jewel of Surrey, standing on the original site of a Royal Tudor Palace built by King Henry VIII? Do you have a passion for culinary excellence and exceptional leadership skills? We are recruiting for a Head Chef at Oatlands Park Hotel, a luxury 4-star hotel in Weybridge, Surrey.
OUR HOTEL
Oatlands Park Hotel are currently on a drive to set the standards of excellence in the luxury sector of the hotel and hospitality industry, one of Surrey's most dynamic and successful industries. Located in a stunning setting in Weybridge, the hotel employs some of the most skilled, professional and dedicated people that the industry has to offer.
We understand that every guest is unique and our team strives to create individual moments of service excellence for our business and leisure travellers. Each member of the team is an ambassador of our Company values:
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Mutual Respect
- Honesty
- Passion for Service; and
- Continual Improvement.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for leading our kitchen team, ensuring the highest culinary standards are met, and driving continuous improvement.
You will motivate and develop your kitchen team and our chefs, implementing innovative ideas and strategies to elevate the kitchen's performance and maintain excellence in food preparation and presentation.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- You will oversee the ordering and stock control of all food items for the kitchen.
- You will maintain and monitor food costs to ensure profitability.
- You will create and manage kitchen staff schedules, including production of weekly rotas.
- You will ensure strict HACCP compliance across all food & beverage outlets.
- You will uphold rigorous standards in food hygiene and Health & Safety regulations (H&S Act 1974).
- You will recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring skills development.
- You will maintain culinary excellence by designing new menu choices based on seasonal ingredients and customer demand.
- You will cross-train kitchen staff on multiple stations to enhance flexibility.
- You will ensure seamless food preparation and service, meeting hotel and guest expectations.
- You must be able to communicate effectively with internal teams to ensure smooth coordination of service.
- You will guide the Sous Chefs and other chefs to carry out cooking tasks appropriately.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 GCSE grade A-C including Maths and English or equivalent.
- You should be qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 2.
- Other relevant professional qualification (food & beverage related).
- Food hygiene and appropriate HS&E and First Aid accreditation/certification.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
If you tick the following, we encourage you to apply:
- You must have previous experience as a Head Chef in a luxury/4-star hotel.
- Communicate and delegate clearly, professionally and concisely.
- Demonstrate excellent leadership skills.
- Fully understand how the role contributes to the success of the Food & Beverage function of the hotel.
- Lead by example.
- You should be able to work collaboratively with others and have good verbal communication skills.
- You must be able to work effectively under pressure.
- You should have a "can do" attitude, and be open to suggestions and constructive feedback.
- Ability to think fast and deliver solutions on a daily basis.
- Live within a commutable distance of the hotel.
- Attention to detail.
- Positive and professional attitude.
- High standard of written and spoken English.
RIGHT TO WORK:
- You must have legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom.
- The Hotel does not sponsor work visas.
BENEFITS:
You will enjoy a range of staff benefits including:
- Competitive Salary
- 28 days annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Free meals on duty
- Free parking
- Friends and family rates
The application deadline is indicative only. We reserve the right to close applications sooner if we receive enough interest or should a suitable candidate fill the vacancy.
When submitting your application, we kindly ask that you do not include any special category personal data such as your racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, health information, sexual orientation, or other sensitive personal details. This helps us ensure a fair and unbiased recruitment process.
You can apply by sending us your CV. Make sure you include your current town or city and any relevant experience in your CV.
OUR HOTEL
Oatlands Park Hotel are currently on a drive to set the standards of excellence in the luxury sector of the hotel and hospitality industry, one of Surrey's most dynamic and successful industries. Located in a stunning setting in Weybridge, the hotel employs some of the most skilled, professional and dedicated people that the industry has to offer.
We understand that every guest is unique and our team strives to create individual moments of service excellence for our business and leisure travellers. Each member of the team is an ambassador of our Company values:
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Mutual Respect
- Honesty
- Passion for Service; and
- Continual Improvement.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for leading our kitchen team, ensuring the highest culinary standards are met, and driving continuous improvement.
You will motivate and develop your kitchen team and our chefs, implementing innovative ideas and strategies to elevate the kitchen's performance and maintain excellence in food preparation and presentation.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- You will oversee the ordering and stock control of all food items for the kitchen.
- You will maintain and monitor food costs to ensure profitability.
- You will create and manage kitchen staff schedules, including production of weekly rotas.
- You will ensure strict HACCP compliance across all food & beverage outlets.
- You will uphold rigorous standards in food hygiene and Health & Safety regulations (H&S Act 1974).
- You will recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring skills development.
- You will maintain culinary excellence by designing new menu choices based on seasonal ingredients and customer demand.
- You will cross-train kitchen staff on multiple stations to enhance flexibility.
- You will ensure seamless food preparation and service, meeting hotel and guest expectations.
- You must be able to communicate effectively with internal teams to ensure smooth coordination of service.
- You will guide the Sous Chefs and other chefs to carry out cooking tasks appropriately.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 GCSE grade A-C including Maths and English or equivalent.
- You should be qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 2.
- Other relevant professional qualification (food & beverage related).
- Food hygiene and appropriate HS&E and First Aid accreditation/certification.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
If you tick the following, we encourage you to apply:
- You must have previous experience as a Head Chef in a luxury/4-star hotel.
- Communicate and delegate clearly, professionally and concisely.
- Demonstrate excellent leadership skills.
- Fully understand how the role contributes to the success of the Food & Beverage function of the hotel.
- Lead by example.
- You should be able to work collaboratively with others and have good verbal communication skills.
- You must be able to work effectively under pressure.
- You should have a "can do" attitude, and be open to suggestions and constructive feedback.
- Ability to think fast and deliver solutions on a daily basis.
- Live within a commutable distance of the hotel.
- Attention to detail.
- Positive and professional attitude.
- High standard of written and spoken English.
RIGHT TO WORK:
- You must have legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom.
- The Hotel does not sponsor work visas.
BENEFITS:
You will enjoy a range of staff benefits including:
- Competitive Salary
- 28 days annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Free meals on duty
- Free parking
- Friends and family rates
The application deadline is indicative only. We reserve the right to close applications sooner if we receive enough interest or should a suitable candidate fill the vacancy.
When submitting your application, we kindly ask that you do not include any special category personal data such as your racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, health information, sexual orientation, or other sensitive personal details. This helps us ensure a fair and unbiased recruitment process.
You can apply by sending us your CV. Make sure you include your current town or city and any relevant experience in your CV.