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Chef – Copthorne Hotel Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Role
The Copthorne Hotel Newcastle Upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Chef to assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen operation. Whether you’re seeking the next step in your hospitality or culinary career, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities
Your role will encompass:
- Working alongside the Head Chef: Taking charge of the kitchen brigade during your shift.
- Delivery coordination:
- Supervising the receipt of deliveries.
- Conducting delivery control checks.
- Authorising acceptance by signature.
- Overseeing the correct storage of goods.
- Hygiene and safety compliance:
- Ensuring kitchen staff follow correct procedures for equipment operation and cleaning.
- Strict adherence to Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Emergency protocols.
- Quality control:
- Checking food standards before it leaves the kitchen—preserving presentation consistency and service quality.
- Menu planning and standards:
- Collaborating with the Head Chef to agree on food preparation and presentation standards.
- Supporting the creative menu planning within cost targets while maintaining quality benchmarks.
- Staff training:
- Assisting with the training of new and existing staff.
- Maintaining training records and utilising the appraisal system.
- Cross-departmental communication:
- Developing relationships with other hotel departments to ensure uniform understanding and adherence to procedures.
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Experience & Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
- Proven previous experience in hotel/catering operations.
- Strong kitchen expertise, including food preparation and people management.
- Proven culinary skills with a detail-oriented approach.
Other Skilled Traits:
- An enthusiastic, driven attitude with integrity.
- Strong communicator to collaborate effectively across teams.
About the Hotel
Elevated in the heart of Newcastle Quayside, Copthorne Hotel Newcastle provides panoramic River Tyne views from most of its 156 rooms. Features include:
- ** Boutique aesthetic Quay 7 Restaurant** – serving locally sourced dishes.
- Secure on-site parking.
- Central location – Within easy reach of Shops, Metro Arena, Sage Gateshead, Baltic Centre, Beamish Museum, and Newcastle United FC.
- Free access to Newcastle’s vibrant city centre, art, and Michelin-starred dining.
About Millennium Hotels & Resorts
Part of a global portfolio of over 120 hotels, Millennium Hotels & Resorts operates hotels in iconic European locations. The Copthorne Collection offers:
- Unique hotels under distinct group brands, each tailored to different traveler needs.
- Worldwide hospitality network for seamless career progression.
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Benefits Packages
From relocation to industry recognition, we offer:
- Competitive salary: £27,060.80 – £31,750.00 (based on experience).
- Personal benefits:
- Group Personal Pension Plan.
- Life Assurance.
- Meals provided during work.
- Accommodation support:
- Discounted rates for employee + friend/family stays.
- Store & lifestyle perks:
- Employee discounts on food, beverages, and hotel restaurants.
- Development & recognition:
- Eye care vouchers.
- Employee of the Year / Month program.
- Length-of-service awards and bonus schemes.
- Recommend-a-Friend incentives.
- Flexible working considered.
- Training & growth:
- Enhanced paternity leave.
- Real chances for industry advancement.
Equality & Eligibility: We are an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK; original documentation may be requested during recruitment.
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