Summary: The Head Chef position at a luxury wedding venue near Leamington Spa involves overseeing a fine dining kitchen that emphasizes fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients. The role requires catering for weddings primarily scheduled from Monday to Friday, allowing for advanced planning of guest numbers. The kitchen environment is described as fun and welcoming, with a fully staffed team and a focus on quality service. The position offers a competitive salary and structured working hours, including downtime during the off-season.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee kitchen operations for a luxury wedding venue.
• Prepare and present fine dining meals using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.
• Manage a fully staffed kitchen, ensuring a fun and welcoming environment.
• Plan and cater for weddings primarily scheduled from Monday to Friday.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to health and safety standards.
• Work a mixture of day and late shifts, finishing no later than 9:30pm on late shifts.
• Provide meals and uniforms for kitchen staff.

Key Skills:

• Experience as a Head Chef or in a similar role, preferably in a fine dining or hotel environment.
• Strong knowledge of fresh food preparation and presentation.
• Ability to manage a team and create a positive kitchen atmosphere.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills for catering events.
• Driving license and access to a car due to the venue's location.

Salary (Rate): 40000

City: Royal Leamington Spa

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other