Head Chef

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Please note that this role is based on Herm Island, located three miles off the larger island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands, between Southern England and France. This position is suited to someone willing to relocate and become part of a close-knit island community.
Contract Type: Permanent contract (subject to successful probation)
Start Date: February/negotiable
Department: The White House Hotel
Reports to: Hotel Manager
Hours per Week: Average 45 per week across the season,
actual hours will flex according to business demands
Salary: To be discussed at interview
Key Benefits
This is a rewarding and dynamic position set in a healthy, stunning environment and within a warm, supportive community.
Compared to UK living expenses, this package offers excellent value, along with the priceless benefit of becoming part of a unique island community.
Competitive salary
Flat 20% Income Tax rate over personal allowance
Rent free with low-cost utilities
No council tax or rates
Safe environment for children to play outdoors
Fantastic low pupil to staff ratio in the Herm school (ages 4 11)
Free ferry travel between Herm and Guernsey
20 days paid holiday (pro rata) increasing with length of Service, plus Guernsey statutory Bank holidays
Staff discounts on-island in all cafes, bars, restaurants and gift shop through the Herm Loyalty scheme
Preferential self-catering accommodation rates for friends and family outside of High Season and school holidays
Stunning beaches with exceptional sea swimming / kayaking / SUP opportunities
On the job training
No need for a car
50% contribution to relocation costs
Incredible work/life balance
Role Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Chef to join The White House Hotel team on a permanent basis.
We are seeking a reliable, talented and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at The White House Hotel on Herm. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in food preparation and production, with a keen understanding of food safety standards.
As the Head Chef, you will play a pivotal role in creating exceptional dining experiences while managing kitchen operations and leading a team.
This position requires stability, creativity, and a commitment to excellence in hospitality.
This role is based primarily in The White House Hotel covering the Conservatory Restaurant (40 covers), The Ship Inn (100 covers including gardens and courtyard), private and corporate events in the Marquee (150 covers) and hotel beaches, plus seasonal staff meals.
About You
You have an understanding and experience of a la carte menu development, production and dish presentation to Rosette level demonstrating attention to detail.
You are creative with ingredients, adapting to any limitations without impacting on guest satisfaction.
You are aware of food concepts, current market trends and allergens.
You have a flexible approach and thought to menus to maximise guest happiness and GP% across a la carte, brasserie and private event menus.
You are confident in controlling stock and food production ensuring minimal waste or spoilage of produce, operating within the agreed budget.
You are pro-active in developing the kitchen team skill base.
You understand the importance of collaborating with colleagues across other business units for the benefit of the Island as a business and community.
You have a meticulous approach to Food Safety & Hygiene in practice and record keeping with knowledge and implementation of HACCP principles.
Island Life
Herms outdoor lifestyle is one of its greatest attractions. Residents enjoy stunning beaches, scenic walks, swimming after work in summer, fishing, kayaking, and a variety of other outdoor activities.
Guernsey is just a 20-minute ferry ride away with 6 8 sailings per day during the summer and two daily sailings most days in winter.
Visiting family can stay in self-catering units at preferential rates outside of High Season and School Holidays.
Due to the unique nature and remote location of Herm, a number of island residents volunteer to carry out some emergency services roles. As such there will also be the opportunities to train as a Community First Responder, Retained Firefighter or Special Constable, with full training provided by the relevant Guernsey authorities.
Family & Schooling
For applicants with young families, Herm offers an exceptional primary education through the island school (Vauvert School, States of Guernsey Education Authority), currently with two pupils and two teachers. The island provides a safe, outdoor environment ideal for children to thrive. One day per week children at Herm school are taken to Vauvert School in Guernsey for classes, giving them further opportunities to make friends and experience education in a different setting in preparation for senior school from age 11 onwards.
Having children is not essential for applications to be considered, but embracing community life is. Couples and families who enjoy contributing to and participating in a small, friendly community will settle in well.
Housing
We provide unfurnished but centrally heated accommodation, with residents responsible only for utilities (heating, electricity, gas) and broadband at a nominal charge. Utility costs are considerably lower than in the UK.
Things to consider
Living and working on Herm can be an amazing experience but life is very different, so please consider the following:
What is it about living on a tiny island that excites you and what creates a feeling of uncertainty and can you discern which is which?
If there was a crisis back home it could take up to 48 hours to get back to the UK how do you feel about that?
Looking at what you have done socially over the past year what did you really enjoy and will you miss not being able to that as regularly.

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