Head Chef

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

Job summary

A prominent hospitality company is seeking a Head Chef for their Dolserau Hall location in Wales. This role involves managing kitchen operations for a retreat accommodating up to 40 guests, ensuring high standards in meal preparation and service. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial background, knowledge of food safety regulations, and flexibility for varied working hours. Live-in accommodation is available along with numerous employee benefits including discounts and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday pro rata

Pension Contributions

Employee discounts on holidays

Health & Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience managing and developing teams in a kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and allergen legislation.
• Ability to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Run a well-organized kitchen ensuring high standards in food prep and service.
• Manage kitchen stock and portion controls effectively.
• Oversee health, safety, and compliance across the kitchen.

Skills

Commercial background as Head Chef

HACCP and Food Safety Act knowledge

Flexibility in work hours

Job description

Overview

HEAD CHEF

Location: Dolserau Hall, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2AG

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £33,187 per annum

Reporting to: House Manager

Live in: Live in accommodation available inclusive of all bills, 3 meals per day, Laundry & Free Wifi

Job Benefits: 33 Days Holiday pro rata inclusive of bank holidays | Pension Contributions | Volunteer Day | Group Life Assurance | Cinema Discounts | Online Shopping Discounts | Cycle to work Scheme | Discounted Gym Membership | Virtual GP | Health & Wellbeing Support 24/7 Helplines with access to trained counsellors for support | Exclusive discounts on our holidays for you, your friends and family | Annual familiarization visit at any of our country houses for you and your family

About the role: Working in our Dolserau Hall Country House we provide a retreat for up to 40 guests who stay with us for guided or self-guided walking tour holidays. We always know when and where our guests need serving. We know the number of guests we will be hosting each week, and our mealtimes are fixed. We plan our menus in advance and get pre orders for lunch and dinner. Our 3-course dinner service is served banqueting style and our kitchens closed by 9pm. In your role as Head Chef, you will be responsible for running a well organised kitchen ensuring breakfast, lunch and dinner prep and service are done to our high standards. You will effectively manage stock, portion controls, ensure our centralised menu is adhered to, monitor food safety, oversee health & safety and compliance across the kitchen. You will manage your kitchen team and create a great atmosphere in the kitchen to train and guide your chefs to success.

What we’re looking for

Essential skills:

• A demonstrable commercial background as Head Chef – Managing and developing teams
• HACCP, The Food Safety Act 1990 (including Allergen Legislation), The Food and Hygiene Regulations and The Fire Regulations
• Given the nature of our industry, flexibility is key. The role necessitates adaptability to varied working hours, particularly during evenings (9pm finish) and weekends

Desirable skills:

• Experience as a Head Chef in a Country House / Country Hotel
• Experience of cooking and delivering traditional British cuisine

About HF Holidays

HF Holidays are a B Corp Certified British heritage brand with over 110 years of experience organising walking holidays in the UK, Europe, and beyond. We’ve been leading the way since 1913 and offer over 260 carefully curated guided and self-guided walking tours on six continents and in 40 destinations worldwide. Run as a co-operative, we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proud to be part of a community with a shared passion for the great outdoors. Friendship, fun, fresh air, and the feelgood factor have always been our guiding principles. Our 500-strong team are based remotely, at our Head Office in Hertfordshire and across our 16 country houses located in some of the UK’s best-loved national parks and National Landscapes.