Head Chef - Lead Creative Kitchen & High-Impact Teams

Dalata Hotel Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel management group in Cambridge is looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and manage a skilled culinary team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a focus on quality, with a background as Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef in similar establishments. This role offers numerous benefits including performance-related bonuses and opportunities for professional development. If you're eager to excel in your career, we invite you to join our innovative community.

Benefits

50% Off F&B in all properties

Employee rate on rooms for all hotels

30% off Friends & Family rate SAYE

Pension access

Performance-related bonus plan

Development Opportunities through Dalata Academy

Free employee meals on duty

Extra AL day for every year worked

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff Appreciation Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous or Sous Chef in hotels or similar.
• Unrelenting focus on quality.
• People leadership and development experience.
• Strong communicator, capable of influencing the overall hotel strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations for the hotel.
• Implement and individualise menu strategies.
• Develop the skilled culinary staff.
• Manage food purchasing and delivery.
• Oversee the kitchen budget to achieve targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality focus

Menu strategy implementation

Education

Qualification in culinary arts

Job description

A leading hotel management group in Cambridge is looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and manage a skilled culinary team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a focus on quality, with a background as Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef in similar establishments. This role offers numerous benefits including performance-related bonuses and opportunities for professional development. If you're eager to excel in your career, we invite you to join our innovative community.