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Role: Head Chef

Location: Lancashire

Salary / Rate of pay: £45,000 - £47,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a busy 4 star hotel in the Blackburn area of Lancashire, and we have a fantastic opportunity for a Head Chef to join their team.

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary
Performance related bonus
Meals provided whilst on duty
Free staff parking
Free use of the leisure facilities
Discounted staff stays at any hotel within the group, nationwide
Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlement
Employee discounts
Sales incentives and rewards
Company pension
Training and development opportunities

Package

£45,000 - £47,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Why choose our Client?

Our client is a busy 4 star hotel, set inside a beautiful historic country house hotel, just 15 minutes' drive from the centre of Blackburn. Situated close to the nearby motorway, with a bus stop outside the hotel and the nearest train station being less than 2 miles away; the hotel is easily accessible for both drivers and non-drivers alike.

The hotel offers diners an elegantly decorated main restaurant, serving international cuisine, catering for an average of 100 covers during the week, rising to 150 covers at weekends. There is also a lounge bar area which can seat an additional 40, and offers a selection of lighter meals and snacks. The leisure club also offers an array of light snacks, seating up to 50 guests. An afternoon tea offering is popular with leisure and spa guests, catering for an average of 10-20 covers per day.

Weddings, meetings and events are also popular here and the hotel can cater for up to 450 covers at any one time.

Please note, accommodation is not available with this role therefore candidates should only apply if they are able to commute daily to the Blackburn area.

What's involved?

As the Head Chef, you will have a positive 'can do' attitude and be an excellent motivator to lead and develop your kitchen team of 11. You will be responsible for hiring, training, developing and leading a team of 11, with a view of working towards a 4 on 3 off-shift pattern; creating a better work/life balance for all.

You will have a hands-on approach; getting involved in the day-to-day catering operation, as well as managing department operations including controlling a budget and keeping accurate records, forecasting, ordering online, managing health and safety procedures, resource planning and waste management.

You will be responsible for creating mouthwatering menus that adhere to company brand standards whilst tickling the guests' tastebuds at the same time!

The successful Head Chef will be experienced in catering for large C&B numbers and have extensive allergen and HACCP knowledge.

Please note, accommodation is not available with this role therefore candidates should only apply if they are able to commute daily to the Blackburn area.

Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you!



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Consultant: Tania Varley

Job Number: (phone number removed) /INDHOSP

Job Role: Head Chef

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy