Executive Chef

2 days ago


Essex, United Kingdom Surya Hotels Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team at The Dragonfly Hotel in Colchester.

The Dragonfly Colchester hotel offers a relaxing and comfortable place to stay whether travelling for business or leisure. With Colchester's historic City Centre just a few minutes away and the beautiful Essex countryside close by, it's the ideal base from which to explore the local area.

As a Senior Kitchen Team Member, you will be tasked with cooking food to an outstanding level to provide to all of our customers and we are looking for experience in either a hotel or pub environment.

We are looking for you to have:

  • Great cooking skills
  • The ability to work well under pressure
  • The ability to deliver high standards consistently
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • High standards of health and hygiene
  • Clear communication skills

The Head Chef Position requires:

  • Preparing and cooking items on the menu
  • The cleaning and maintaining of equipment
  • Complying to food safety and other regulations and rules as set out by the business
  • Organising and labelling the kitchen and its storage
  • Ordering in stock
  • Keeping wastage to a minimum
  • Managing in the kitchen

In return we offer you:

Flexibility of shifts

Access to wages as you earn, through our partner Wagestream, along with savings pots, and access to retail and supermarket discounts

Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality Action- 24/7 fee and confidential support to you and your family

Increasing holiday allowances

Significant discounts off hotel stays and restaurants across the Group- up to 50% off

Apprenticeships and training programmes, along with recognised professional qualifications

At Surya Hotels, we pride ourselves on delivering comfort, convenience and efficient, switched-on service, sensibly priced so guests can do more with their trip, whether staying with us for business, leisure, or a little bit of both.

We aim to consistently deliver best in class experiences with personality and warmth. From our warm welcome, to our 'See-you-again-soon' Goodbye.

Stay. Explore. Discover.


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