Head Chef - 5* Golf Resort

Position: Head Chef - 5* Golf Resort (Permanent)
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Head Chef to join a 5
* resort in Ayrshire.

Working in a supportive role for the Executive Chef, to ensure the smooth and effective running of their clubhouse kitchen on a day-to-day basis to achieve optimum financial returns for the company, whilst ensuring highest levels of employee and guest satisfaction. You will encourage creative core skills in all avenues in the department whilst working with passion, drive and enthusiasm at all times.

Responsibilities of the Head Chef will include

To ensure smooth running of the teams in the Clubhouse.

As Head Chef you will get the opportunity to create and implement a seasonal menu

To establish and nurture relationships with local suppliers to secure increased indigenous ingredients

To liaise with kitchen seniors ensuring that all banqueting production and service is coordinated well between each outlet.

Demonstrate effective productivity standards through effective rostering and continuous monitoring of shift requirements

Demonstrate a positive support for effective changes to operating standards, policy and procedure of the hotel and F&B department.

To demonstrate key skills in communication, development of others and product knowledge.

The Head Chef should be creative in all aspects and culinary challenges of running a modern restaurant.

To actively encourage all associates to be creative in all aspects of their job.

To ensure that all new dishes are costed with methods in Adaco and that all sections are working with the most up to date recipe.

To encourage sous chefs and chef de parties to work on new dishes on a weekly basis.

Any other task required to contribute to the work follow of the clubhouse

What we need from you as Head Chef

To be fully trained and demonstrate an underpinning knowledge of food hygiene, and keep up to date with changes to regulations

Excellent and innovative culinary and presentation skills

Be a team player offering coaching and feedback to all junior members of the team

Hold an intermediate food hygiene certificate

Have passion to thrive

Have experience of working at senior level in a 5
* kitchen

Clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing

Educated to SVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery, or equivalent

Benefits

Subsidised staff accommodation (if required)

Access to a meal on duty in the staff canteen

Friends & Family Rooms Programme - discounted room rates available to you and your family

Discounts available at the Food & Beverage outlets and the Golf Professional Shop

Share of Tronc

Resort Facilities – use of the Spa, Gym and Golf facilities, including a Staff Golf Club (subject to some restrictions)

Employee Assistance Programme – offering a range of Employee Assistance Help Lines

Ongoing training and development, first-class hospitality training & Apprenticeship programmes are available

Full right to work in the UK is essential