Head Chef

Location: Thorns Hall, Cautley Road, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LE

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £33,187 per annum

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 familiarisation visit at any of our country houses for you and your family

About the role

Working in our Thorns Hall Country House we provide a retreat for up to 45 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 close 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 are we looking for

• 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

As Britain's only walking holiday co operative, we are committed to creating meaningful connections through shared experiences in the great outdoors.

With 112 years of history, we bring like minded people together through more than 260 carefully crafted walking and activity holidays in the UK, Europe, and beyond. We also own and manage 16 characterful country houses in the heart of the UK's best loved national parks landscapes. Supported by our 500 strong team who are based both remotely and at our Head Office in Hertfordshire as well as our houses.

Applying

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