Head Chef

We are looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at Hotel du Vin in York. Here's a taste of our Kitchen…

Do you love watching your food leave the pass, knowing that the guest will love eating it as much as you loved cooking it?

Do you love people and making guests smile? Can you deliver on our high standards every day?

Can you do all this whilst overseeing the running of the kitchen? Can you support the General Manager by inspiring the kitchen team to deliver perfect dishes every time?

Do you want to be part of something different, working with the best food, drink and a brand you can be proud of?

• Ensure kitchen operations meet budgeted targets.
• Lead and mentor a team of kitchen staff, including sous chefs, chef de parties, and commis chefs.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and consistency.
• Understand budget construction and influence profit and loss results.
• Maintain control of expenditure at all times.
• Complete and check par stocks of equipment monthly, reporting monetary value to the accountant.
• Assist in budget preparation and control expenditure through vigilant procedures and price negotiation with suppliers.
• Manage kitchen rotas and salaries to meet budgeted payroll forecasts.
• Evaluate performance and product regularly to identify future challenges.
• Ensure effective daily communication with Bistro and Meetings at the hotel.

We create memories that our guests never forget. This could be the next step for you into a Senior Head Chef role – we actively encourage internal development and progression. Onwards and upwards!

In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like – Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

Plus on completing your probationary period you will be provided with:

• Private Medical Healthcare
• Bonus Plan based on clear and transparent KPI’s
• Critical Illness cover
• Life Assurance

Our Sustainability Goals:

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace

Interested?? Click Apply Now

Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.