Rushpool Hall

RECRUITMENT ADVERT: HEAD CHEF Are you an innovative and talented culinary professional ready to lead our kitchen team at our beautiful wedding venue The Rushpool Hall? We are seeking a creative and experienced Head Chef to oversee our culinary operations and deliver exceptional dining experiences for wedding celebrations. As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for menu development, food preparation, kitchen management, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and presentation. You'll lead the kitchen team, inspiring them to excel and deliver memorable dishes that exceed our guests' expectations. If you have a passion for culinary excellence, strong leadership skills, and thrive in a dynamic, busy, event-driven environment, we invite you to apply! REQUIREMENTS 1. MUST have 3-4 years of experience in role as a Head Chef. 2. MUST have Food Hygiene Level III certificate. 3. MUST possess strong leadership and delegation skills. 4. MUST have excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills. 5. MUST be a UK citizen or have legal work eligibility in the UK. 6. MUST have valid driver's license and transportation to and from work. 7. MUST have a clear criminal record. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY: Reporting to the General Manager, or Operations Manager in their absence. Assisting with staff recruitment and advertising as needed. Training & development of kitchen staff. Attending daily and weekly HOD meetings and coordinating information with department staff. Holding all core functions for juniors in their absence and taking the necessary steps to ensure junior positions are filled. Managing the kitchen and its team. Making sure that the kitchen is fully compliant to all Environmental Health Officer (EHO) guidelines and keeping up to date administration records and checks as proof. Keeping up with industry trends and kitchen processes. Developing new menus and dishes and modifying menus to attract more clientele. Making sure all dishes are costed correctly and delivered to required specifications. Food planning and delivery for all event meals; canapes, wedding breakfast, evening buffet, package special items for the Honeymoon Suite, and breakfast. Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices in liaison with the General Manager. Resolving any issues with suppliers promptly. Correct food prediction and ordering on time for the kitchen and monitoring food inventory so there is no waste. Following the kitchen budget set by the General Manager. Conducting accurate monthly kitchen stocktakes on time. Overseeing food delivery to ensure that guests receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experience. Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organising repairs with the venue Estates Department when needed. Adhering to dietary and allergen requirements. The above summary includes the responsibility of the role but is not limited to. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year Benefits: Company events Free parking On-site parking Ability to commute/relocate: Saltburn-by-the-Sea TS12: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Experience: Kitchen management: 3 years (preferred) Work Location: In person