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About the Role
Set on the banks of the River Great Ouse, The Embankment Hotel Bedford combines boutique bedrooms, seasonal food, expertly crafted drinks and one of Bedford’s best riverside terraces. Built in 1891 and restored with modern comfort and character, The Embankment has become one of Bedford’s most loved spots for relaxed dining, weekend stays, celebrations and private events.
Position
- Responsible for all food production ensuring that food is prepared to an exemplary standard
- Overall accountability for hygiene and health and safety within the kitchen
- Ensuring all team members are fully trained and aware of how food is stored, rotated and disposed of and monitoring their adherence
- To ensure that food and labour costs are effectively managed in order to achieve a strong food margin and labour within budget
- Responsible for the recruitment, training, coaching and development of the kitchen team to ensure the delivery of excellent food quality and guest satisfaction
- To train and coach the front of house team to ensure that they have a good knowledge of all menu items to so that our guest service is of the highest standards
- Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed by checking Food Safety and Health & Safety daily and Business Due Diligence on a weekly basis
- Complete daily and weekly stock checks and ensure that all invoices are processed daily and accounted for
- Input into menu development as required
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Requirements
What we are looking for:
- Currently a Head Chef with a background in a premium environment and passion for fresh food
- The ability to deliver to excellent standards in a fast paced and pressurised environment
- Leadership qualities including motivating your team through holding regular and engaging team meetings and briefs
- A role model and a vision to inspire the kitchen team
- Ability to deal with poor performers in a fair and constructive way
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Other information
We will provide you with a great package including:
- £40,000 - £48,000 & Bonus
- 28 days holiday
- Company Pension scheme
- Retail and beer discounts
- Refer a friend Bonus
- 50% off food on shift
- Cycle to work
- Employee Assistance programme
- Benefits portal
- Career development programme
- Fun culture and great work life balance
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