Head of Food and Beverage in Abersoch

If you have a passion for business and the amazing results that can be achieved through its people we want to hear from you. We have a fantastic opportunity for a full time Head Chef to join our growing team in North Wales, based at The Warren! The Head Chef will provide a high standard of food, presentation and service within the Food and Beverage department, to agreed operating standards. To comply with all Company policies and procedures, for example, delegation of authority, licensing laws, health & safety policy, food safety, etc.We are one of the UK’s largest owners of 5-star luxury holiday and residential parks set in special and beautiful locations. For more than 85 years we have been creating joyful moments for thousands of res

Job description

If you have a passion for business and the amazing results that can be achieved through its people we want to hear from you. 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a full time Head Chef to join our growing team in North Wales, based at The Warren!

The Head Chef will provide a high standard of food, presentation and service within the Food and Beverage department, to agreed operating standards. To comply with all Company policies and procedures, for example, delegation of authority, licensing laws, health & safety policy, food safety, etc.

We are one of the UK’s largest owners of 5-star luxury holiday and residential parks set in special and beautiful locations. For more than 85 years we have been creating joyful moments for thousands of residents, owners and guests.


Why Join Us

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus scheme
  • 30 days holiday (including Bank Holiday allowance) increasing up to 35 days with service (pro rata for part-time)
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Life Assurance/Life Cover
  • Discounted holidays at our UK holiday parks & discounts on food and services
  • Online, high street and leisure discounts
  • Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance and Well-being Program
  • Eye Test Vouchers for VDU users
  • Team Member of the Month award
  • Refer a Friend
  • Training and Development Opportunities

What Will You Do

  • Controlling and directing the food preparation process
  •  Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer
  • Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
  • Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality
  • Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
  • Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines
  • Being responsible for health and safety
  • Being responsible for food hygiene practices
  • Ensure that menus are costed to achieve or exceed budgeted GP levels

What You Will Bring:

  • Minimum 3 years relevant experience
  • Any of the below: 
  1. 14-19 Hospitality & Catering diploma
  2. City & Guilds diplomas in professional cookery
  3. A foundation degree in culinary arts
  4. BTEC HND in professional cooker or equivalent
  • Any health and safety and food hygiene course
  • Great cooking skills
  • An ability to delegate appropriately
  • Organisational flair
  • Full understanding of profit margins
  • Excellent knowledge of all sections
  • Ability to produce excellent high-quality food
  • Good oral communication
  • Team management skills
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Good level of numeracy
  • Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
  • Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
  • Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work 
  • Positive and approachable manner
  • Team player qualities
  • Keep up to date with all the latest trends and methods in kitchens and menus

Who We Are

We are a family-owned business who started with a single holiday park in Abersoch, North Wales. More than 85 years later, we now have over parks in some of the most stunning locations from the exclusive Warren in Abersoch to our family holiday resort at Edgeley Holiday Park, Guildford, within touching distance of London and across to the peaceful residential Willows Riverside Park in historic Windsor. 

We believe what differentiates us from other parks are our:

  • Family values and a real community feel
  • Really special, beautiful locations
  • Warm and friendly team that make it feel like home
  • How we nurture the nature around us

We would like you to be part of our family and look forward to receiving your application.

In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Abersoch
Type of Contract
Full Time Jobs
Published at
07-04-2024
Profession type
Sport / Adventure
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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