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Oatlands Park Hotel is seeking an exceptional Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous chef ready to take the next step in their career to lead the kitchen team. Oatlands Park Hotel are currently on a drive to set the standards of excellence in the luxury sector of the hotel industry, one of Surreys most dynamic and successful industries. Located in a stunning setting in Weybridge the hotel employs some of the most skilled, professional and dedicated people that the industry has to offer. We understand that every Guest is unique and our team strives to create individual moments of service excellence for our business and leisure travellers. Each member of the team is an ambassador of our Company values: Teamwork, Integrity, Mutual Respect, Honesty, Passion for Service and Continual Improvement. BENEFITS: Competitive Salary 28 days annual leave Pension scheme Staff Accommodation available Free meals on duty Free parking Friends and family rates You will be expected to: Reporting to the General Manager,

as Head Chef you

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responsible for ensuring that your team meet the hotels specifications and achieves targets. In order to do this, you will need to motivate and develop your team, implementing the changes necessary to constantly improve performance. Main Responsibilities: Ordering of all food for the kitchen and ensuring stock levels are maintained.

Track, record and replenish inventory as needed Ensure Food cost is kept on track Create schedules for kitchen staff to ensure optimum resource management and speed of service. You are responsible for production of the weekly kitchen staff Rota and allocating staff depending on requirements of the business Ensure HACCP compliance within the kitchen and all Food Beverage outlets You are responsible food hygiene and ensure the kitchen works in accordance with the H&S act 1974 Train new and existing kitchen staff on the preparation, arrangement and plating of dishes as per the current menu Responsible for recruitment of kitchen staff with HR support Responsible for devising all menus at the hotel Ensure all staff members adhere to culinary standards and regulations Respond to guest enquiries and concerns personally Bring innovation, design new menu choices based on seasonal ingredients Cross-train kitchen staff on multiple stations Ensure dishes are prepared and cooked and presented according to specific restaurant standards Ensure all policies, procedures, standards and guidelines are carefully adhered to Ensure food is prepared within the committed time Skills and Specifications: Have previous experience as Head Chef in a 4* Hotel Experienced in managing large teams efficiently You are operationally strong and commercially experienced. You understand the business side of runninga successful kitchen, from costing and GP management to health and safety compliance and stock control. Previous evidence of achieved targets and informed decision-making is highly desirable Fully understand how the role contributes to the success of the Food function Build effective and constructive relationships Communicate and delegate clearly, professionally and concisely Work collaboratively with others in pursuit of team goals Able to work effectively under pressure, thrive in a challenging environment Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the business vision and goals EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS: 5 GCSE grade A-C including maths and English or equivalent Qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 2 Other relevant professional qualification (food & beverage related) Food hygiene and appropriate HS&E & First Aid accreditation/certification

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