Head Chef

Summary We are looking for an ambitious, people-focused team player to be an integral part of our leadership team at **Hardwick Hall.**

**The Hours**: Average of **37.5 **hours per week with flexibility needed during peak periods. Shift pattern is 5 over 7 daytime hours with weekend work required; unlike most Hospitality jobs there are
no evenings & no split shift work
required.

**The Salary**: £**27,300 **per annum

**Duration**: Permanent

What it's like to work here To find out more about what it’s like to work within “Food & Beverage” at the National Trust, click here to watch our video.

What you'll be doing Working with the Food & Beverage Management team you'll use your creativity to develop delicious menus, using local produce where available, that adapt to the seasons, to delight visitors with our spirit of place and provide great value for money. You’llbe constantly seeking and developing new income opportunities, working to achieve financial targets and increase margins by minimising waste and controlling costs and resources.

Through effective people management and leadership, and with the National Trust ethos at the forefront of your mind, you’ll motivate the team of staff and volunteers to strive for a culture of exceptional service and make it a great place to work.

**Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.**

Who we're looking for You need to be;
- An inspirational leader, creative and proactive
- An experienced people manager including setting personal objectives and providing feedback
- Qualified in food preparation and cooking to City & Guilds or NVQ L3 or equivalent

The package Package Benefits for working at the National Trust:

- Flexible working whenever possible
- Free parking at most locations
- Discounts in high street stores, cinemas, National Trust properties and cafes.
- Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Generous annual leave
- Subsidised health cash plan
- Free 24-hour support service
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Training & Development tailored to you
- Up to 5 days of paid volunteering for you.

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