Head Chef

The Crown Hotel , Crown Place, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2RZ

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At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability, and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE HEAD CHEF AT THE CROWN HOTEL

What you'll be doing...

Your role will involve leading the effective management of the kitchen. You can expect your working day to include the following duties:

Managing the ordering and stocking of the kitchen, within budgeted COS targets, seeking opportunities to maximise the GP of dishes and menus
Maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and food safety procedures
Manage the development of the kitchen team through training and coaching
Menu development, for our restaurant, bars, and cafe, as well as bespoke offerings for meeting and events, including large banqueting
Leading the team in the preparation of the highest quality food for our guests on a daily basis

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

You may be a Sous Chef looking for career advancement or an existing Head Chef wanting to broaden your existing experience. To succeed in the role of Head Chef you will need the following qualities and skills.

A team player with an ability and desire to contribute and support the team
Someone who is passionate and innovative about food
Experience of working with fresh ingredients
Experience of working with function business

WHAT WE OFFER

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture...

Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
Extra days holiday for your birthday
Flexible working arrangements
Pension
Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year

To learn more about our full benefits package, click here to watch our employee benefits video.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected].

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The Crown Hotel Crown Place, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2RZ

Job RefRBH13979
BranchThe Crown Hotel
LocationHarrogate
Salary/BenefitsSALARY FROM £35,000 PER ANNUM
Contract typePermanent
HoursFull Time
Shift patternShifts vary and do include weekends and public holidays
Hours per week40 hours per week
Date posted08/04/2024
Closing date10/05/2024

With a history dating back over 300 years, alongside an enviable location just moments from many of Harrogate’s most popular sites, The Crown Hotel combines beautiful surroundings with a storied past and luxurious facilities. This is an ideal location for business and leisure trips.

The Crown boasts individually styled accommodation across its 115 guestrooms, with breakfast and dinner being served in Churchills Restaurant. Alongside this, there is Five Shillings Brasserie which offers informal dining.

The Crown is also an ideal location for a variety of conferences, functions and seminars, with capacities ranging across its 7 conference rooms.

Our culture at the Crown is based on the belief that if we look after our employees they will look after the customers and one of the ways we demonstrate this is through our health & well- being programme. Keeping our employees informed is another key driver for us and making sure we work as a Team.

Our Employees describe working at The Crown as feeling valued, opportunities to progress, approachable, structured, supported, flexible and always varied.