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The Swan Hotel, Staines

Head Chef

Staines
£42k/yr
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Head Chef - The Swan Hotel, Staines

Overview

Location: The Swan Hotel, Staines-upon-Thames, Staines TW18 3JB, UK
Position Type: Full Time
Salary: £41,980 - £49,164 / Year
Skills Required: People Management, Food Safety, Kitchen Safety

About the Role

The Swan is a busy, traditional pub and hotel on the banks of the river. It's a home-from-home for many regulars, but also attracts a steady stream of tourists thanks to its 11 bedrooms.

What We Offer

  • An exciting variety of career paths across our pubs and hotels.
  • A supportive environment where people are valued and collaboration is key.
  • Continuous growth opportunities through learning and development programs.
  • 25% discount on food and drink, increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years, and 40% after five years.
  • A fair share of tips, paid on top of your salary.
  • Discounted hotel stays at hotels in the Fuller’s Family.
  • Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – an online benefits platform with savings at hundreds of retailers and access to discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and more.
  • Healthcare Cash Plan – after one year, you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments.
  • Full induction and training.
  • The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream.

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What We Look For

  • Someone who takes pride in preparing fresh food made from seasonal, local ingredients.
  • Great leadership skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen.
  • The ability to set high standards for yourself and others.
  • Full control over the food side of the business.
  • A great communicator who can remain calm under pressure.
  • A creative Head Chef who can bring new ideas and implement new cooking techniques.
  • Pride in every successful service.

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Essential Requirements:

  • A hygiene qualification.
  • Excellent food knowledge.
  • Food safety awareness.

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Skills

personnel management
food waste monitoring systems
food storage
types of whisks
train staff to reduce food waste
comply with food safety and hygiene
manage budgets
handle customer complaints
manage staff
ensure maintenance of kitchen equipment
set prices of menu items
recruit employees
use food preparation techniques
plan menus
keep up with eating out trends
assist customers
plan shifts of employees
supervise food quality
handover the food preparation area
perform procurement processes

Location

Staines Bridge & The Hythe, Staines-upon-Thames, Staines TW18 3JF, UK

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