Head Chef

3 weeks ago


Exeter Devon, United Kingdom Focus Hotels Management Limited Full time

As the Head Chef you will be expected to ensure the efficient and effective running of the kitchen team, ensuring that the preparation and presentation of the food is of a high standard and complies with food safety regulations.

The ideal candidate would possess outstanding leadership and time management skills along with having at least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position. You must be cost conscious and know how to manage food wastage. Excellent food presentation skills and knowledge of food and beverage is key.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

• Leading the team, supervise, train and motivate the kitchen team to achieve Company standards and comply with food and health and safety regulations.
• Planning and implementing new menus.
• Maximising sales and profit while ensuring customer satisfaction at all times.
• Ensuring all commodities are on-site at an appropriate stock level to service hotel guests.
• Respond to audits that are completed by the company to ensure continual improvement is achieved.
• Controlling the kitchen budget, in relation to occupancy, departmental expenses and staff rotas
• Ensuring inductions and performance reviews are completed to evaluate individuals and the team’s performance in order to set agreed objectives.

Requirements of the Head Chef:

• Proven experience in kitchen with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent leadership skills with a hands-on approach and lead-by-example work style
• Commitment to exceptional guest service with a passion for the hospitality industry
• Ability to find creative solutions, offering advice and recommendations
• Personal integrity, with the ability to work in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy.
• Good understanding of HACCP
• Experienced in using IT systems on various platforms.
• Strong communication skills

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent on-going support, training and development
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays per annum
• Stakeholder Pension entitlement
• Discounted hotel room rates.
• On-going incentives and rewards
• Meals on duty

#J-18808-Ljbffr
  • Head Chef

    5 days ago


    Northam, Devon, United Kingdom THe Steakhouse @ Porters Ltd Full time

    Porters Steakhouse are currently recruiting for a passionate and talented Head Chef for their well-established Steakhouse in central Southampton. The Head Chef will be responsible for the management, running and direction of the kitchen, reporting directly to the owner. This is a hands-on role which is an active part of the restaurant operation, and the...

  • Head Chef

    4 days ago


    Northam, Devon, United Kingdom THe Steakhouse @ Porters Ltd Full time

    Porters Steakhouse are currently recruiting for a passionate and talented Head Chef for their well-established Steakhouse in central Southampton. The Head Chef will be responsible for the management, running and direction of the kitchen, reporting directly to the owner. This is a hands-on role which is an active part of the restaurant operation, and the...

  • Chef

    2 weeks ago


    Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Cinnamon Care Collection Full time

    Chef £14.00 per hour Part time - 16 hrs per week (flexibility required inc. some weekends) A Top 20 Rated Care Home Group 2023! An exciting opportunity to join us at this stunning location! Watermeadow Grange in Topsham, Exeter is a beautiful care home providing 86 spacious ensuite bedrooms including a community dedicated to the care of people living...

  • Training Chef

    2 weeks ago


    Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Cinnamon Care Collection Full time

    Chef £14.00 per hour Part time - 16 hrs per week (flexibility required inc. some weekends) A Top 20 Rated Care Home Group 2023! An exciting opportunity to join us at this stunning location! Watermeadow Grange in Topsham, Exeter is a beautiful care home providing 86 spacious ensuite bedrooms including a community dedicated to the care of people...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom The Cinnamon Care Collection Full time

    Chef £14.00 per hour Part time - 16 hrs per week (flexibility required inc. some weekends) A Top 20 Rated Care Home Group 2023! An exciting opportunity to join us at this stunning location! Watermeadow Grange in Topsham, Exeter is a beautiful care home providing 86 spacious ensuite bedrooms including a community dedicated to the care of people living...


  • Dawlish, Devon, United Kingdom TTW Recruitment Full time

    Stylish Restaurant & Bar Live-In Available Fantastic opportunity to join this stylish country dining venue! This dining venue, uses local South Devon produce for a casual dining menu with seasonal specials. Head Chef Job Role Reporting to the Executive Head Chef, the Head Chef will have full responsibility of the kitchen operation at this venue. This will...

  • Head Chef

    4 weeks ago


    Pinhoe, Devon, United Kingdom Hotel Exeter Indigo Full time

    As the Head Chef you will be expected to ensure the efficient and effective running of the kitchen team, ensuring that the preparation and presentation of the food is of a high standard and complies with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate would possess outstanding leadership and time management skills along with having at least 2-3 years experience...

  • Head Chef

    4 weeks ago


    Pinhoe, Devon, United Kingdom Hotel Exeter Indigo Full time

    As the Head Chef you will be expected to ensure the efficient and effective running of the kitchen team, ensuring that the preparation and presentation of the food is of a high standard and complies with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate would possess outstanding leadership and time management skills along with having at least 2-3 years experience...

  • Head Chef

    2 weeks ago


    Exeter, South West, United Kingdom Hotel Exeter Indigo Full time

    As the Head Chef you will be expected to ensure the efficient and effective running of the kitchen team, ensuring that the preparation and presentation of the food is of a high standard and complies with food safety regulations. If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application. The ideal candidate...

  • Trainee Chef

    5 days ago


    Exeter, United Kingdom The Cinnamon Care Collection Full time

    **Trainee Chef** **£12.00 per hour plus company benefits** **Full-time - 40 hrs per week incl some weekend working** **A Top 20 Care Home Group 2023!** - **An exciting opportunity to join us at this stunning location!**_ Watermeadow Grange in Exeter will be opening in Summer 2023. This beautiful care home will provide 86 spacious ensuite bedrooms...

  • Sous Chef Hotel

    4 days ago


    Honiton, Devon, United Kingdom PART & COMPANY Ltd Full time

    SOUS CHEF BOUTIQUE LUXURY HOTEL COTSWOLDS £45,000+ Salary £45,000+5 day week Company perks Paid overtime all staff food and drink tips and bonus. Sous Chef required for this Destination Boutique Hotel to work with the Head Chef and senior management. Sous Chef will cook a classic but elevated classic Modern British Cuisine with a base of French with...

  • Sous Chef Hotel

    5 days ago


    Honiton, Devon, United Kingdom PART & COMPANY Ltd Full time

    SOUS CHEF BOUTIQUE LUXURY HOTEL COTSWOLDS £45,000+ Salary £45,000+5 day week Company perks Paid overtime all staff food and drink tips and bonus. Sous Chef required for this Destination Boutique Hotel to work with the Head Chef and senior management. Sous Chef will cook a classic but elevated classic Modern British Cuisine with a base of French with...

  • Sous Chef

    4 days ago


    Honiton, Devon, United Kingdom PART & COMPANY Ltd Full time

    SOUS CHEF BOUTIQUE LUXURY HOTEL COTSWOLDS £45,000+ Salary £45,000+ 5 day week Company perks Paid overtime all staff food and drink tips and bonus. Sous Chef required for this Destination Boutique Hotel to work with the Head Chef and senior management. Sous Chef will cook a classic but elevated classic Modern British Cuisine with a base of French...

  • Sous Chef

    5 days ago


    Honiton, Devon, United Kingdom PART & COMPANY Ltd Full time

    SOUS CHEF BOUTIQUE LUXURY HOTEL COTSWOLDS £45,000+ Salary £45,000+ 5 day week Company perks Paid overtime all staff food and drink tips and bonus. Sous Chef required for this Destination Boutique Hotel to work with the Head Chef and senior management. Sous Chef will cook a classic but elevated classic Modern British Cuisine with a base of French...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom The Cinnamon Care Collection Full time

    Kitchen Assistant - New Care Home! £11.95 per hour plus company benefits Full-time hours (flexibility required inc. some weekends) Paid DBS & Uniform A Top 20 Rated Care Home Group 2023! An exciting opportunity to join us at this stunning location! This beautiful care home will provide 86 spacious ensuite bedrooms including a community dedicated to the care...

  • Kitchen Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom The Cinnamon Care Collection Full time

    Kitchen Assistant £11.95 per hour plus company benefits Full-time hours (flexibility required inc. some weekends) Paid DBS & Uniform A Top 20 Rated Care Home Group 2024! An exciting opportunity to join us at this stunning location! This beautiful care home provides 86 spacious ensuite bedrooms including a community dedicated to the care of people living...

  • Kitchen Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Cinnamon Care Collection Full time

    Kitchen Assistant £11.95 per hour plus company benefits Full-time hours - flexibility required inc. some weekends A Top 20 Rated Care Home Group 2024! Watermeadow Grange is a newly opened luxurious 86 bedded dementia and residential care home in Topsham, Exeter. We are looking for a flexible Kitchen Assistant to work full time hours within the...


  • Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom TTW Recruitment Full time

    Sous Chef, Quality Iconic Somerset Hotel & Restaurant This is a really exciting time to be joining this stunning independent hotel, offers an exceptional opportunity for a talented Sous Chef. This luxury venue, offers 30+ rooms, stylish restaurant, events, private dining and afternoon teas. A fantastic opportunity to work with an award wining Head Chef and...


  • Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom TTW Recruitment Full time

    Sous Chef, Quality Iconic Somerset Hotel & Restaurant This is a really exciting time to be joining this stunning independent hotel, offers an exceptional opportunity for a talented Sous Chef. This luxury venue, offers 30+ rooms, stylish restaurant, events, private dining and afternoon teas. A fantastic opportunity to work with an award wining Head Chef and...

  • Chef

    2 weeks ago


    Clyst St George, Devon, United Kingdom Cinnamon Care Collection Full time

    Chef £14.00 per hour Part time - 16 hrs per week (flexibility required inc. some weekends) A Top 20 Rated Care Home Group 2023! An exciting opportunity to join us at this stunning location! Watermeadow Grange in Topsham, Exeter is a beautiful care home providing 86 spacious ensuite bedrooms including a community dedicated to the care of people living with...