The Role:
Are you an experienced Chef looking for an exciting new opportunity?
We are looking for an experienced Chef with a strong background from a similar environment, to lead and develop our kitchen team at the Man O’War Bar and Restaurant at our beautiful holiday park, overlooking Durdle Door.
Applicants must have relevant commercial experience, strong organisation and communication skills as well as a passion for delivering excellent food and service.
As Head Chef, the successful candidate will be required to manage all aspects of the kitchen operation, inspiring the team to work enthusiastically and efficiently. The role will work alongside our Food and Beverage Manager and the wider leadership team to drive the business forward.
This is a well paid, full time role, working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis with a total of 48 hours per week including weekends, evenings and Bank/Public Holidays.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the kitchen team throughout lunch and dinner service
- Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes including meat, fish and vegetables, displaying great attention to detail and a passion for every dish that leaves our kitchen
- Costing menu items, controlling wastage and overseeing stock management and purchasing
- Following Health and Safety procedures and completing various kitchen administration
- Observing good food hygiene, ensuring food storage and food equipment is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and all hygiene and fridge/hot food temperatures are kept in accordance with food hygiene requirements
- Working to maintain GP%, assisting with stock takes
- Ensuring the completion of weekly cleaning schedules
- Planning resources including recruitment, rotas and menu changes
- Promoting a positive working culture, supporting the team and aiding in the development and mentoring of our junior kitchen team members
Benefits:
- A competitive salary
- Employee discount across our estate
- Free parking at Lulworth Castle, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
- Company pension
- Professional career development and training
We reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
To apply, please send your completed application form to recruitment@lulworth.com
We are not accepting CVs at this stage from recruitment agencies.
LMS 004 – 01 The Lulworth Estate Application Form
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You will be asked to provide evidence of all the qualifications listed on your application form at interview.
Reference:
DD09
Status:
Full Time
Hours:
48 hours per week over 5 days
Pay:
Competitive dependent on skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications
Pay Type:
Salary
Interview Date:
TBD
Closing Date:
TBD