Head Chef – Live-In Country House Kitchen Lead

HF Holidays Limited; Keswick; On-site; GBP 34,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established holiday company in the UK is seeking a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations at their Derwent Bank country house. The ideal candidate will manage a team while ensuring high standards of food preparation and service. Essential qualifications include a strong commercial background in culinary leadership, deep knowledge of food safety regulations, and flexibility to adapt to various working hours. The role offers live-in accommodation and a range of employee benefits, including generous holiday provisions and discounts.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday pro rata

Pension Contributions

Group Life Assurance

Cinema Discounts

Discounted Gym Membership

Health & Wellbeing Support

Exclusive discounts on holidays

Qualifications

• Demonstrable leadership experience in managing and developing kitchen teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Ability to adapt to varied working hours, especially evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations ensuring high standards of food prep and service.
• Manage stock and portion controls while adhering to menu guidelines.
• Create a positive atmosphere for training and guiding kitchen staff.

Skills

Commercial background as Head Chef

HACCP knowledge

Adaptability and flexibility

Job description

A well-established holiday company in the UK is seeking a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations at their Derwent Bank country house. The ideal candidate will manage a team while ensuring high standards of food preparation and service. Essential qualifications include a strong commercial background in culinary leadership, deep knowledge of food safety regulations, and flexibility to adapt to various working hours. The role offers live-in accommodation and a range of employee benefits, including generous holiday provisions and discounts.