Executive Chef

4 hours ago

Bruton, Somerset, United Kingdom The Newt in Somerset Full time
Job Title: Head Chef

We are seeking an exceptional Head Chef to join our team at The Botanical Rooms, a contemporary British fine-dining restaurant located within The Newt in Somerset luxury country estate. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, seasonally led dishes that showcase the freshest estate-grown ingredients and our farm-to-table ethos.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee all culinary operations, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish.
  • Lead a talented team of chefs, developing innovative menus in collaboration with our horticulture team.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations, including allergen management.
  • Train and mentor the kitchen team, focusing on development, engagement, and retention.
  • Control kitchen costs, including food costs, labor, and waste, ensuring profitability and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service and exceptional guest experiences.
  • Participate in menu tastings, reviews, and adjustments based on guest feedback and trends.
  • Ensure efficient kitchen management, cost control, and compliance with all food safety regulations, while maintaining a focus on delivering an outstanding guest experience.
Requirements:
  • Previous experience as a Head Chef in a similar environment, ideally hotel experience.
  • Strong team management and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop your team.
  • Experience in managing staff costs, scheduling, and reviewing staff rotas.
  • A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent business relationship skills.
  • Commercially minded with evidence of successfully managing costs in line with exceptional delivery.
  • Experience of ensuring profit margins and targets are met or exceeded.
What We Offer:
  • A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
  • Complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes.
  • Complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pool, and exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
  • 30% discount for all our colleagues on shopping in our shops on estate and online, with free delivery for any online purchases.
  • Exclusive perks, including Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
  • The opportunity to ensure your views are heard and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room.
  • Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens, including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens, and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
  • Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs.
  • We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme "Newt Awards", with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards, including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
  • Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family.
  • A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities, including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few.
  • Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team.

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