Job Overview

We have a truly exciting and career advancing opportunity as the Head Chef of our newest addition to the Henson Leisure Group's portfolio of beautiful holiday parks, Croft Country Club & Holiday Park.

Based in the beautiful and scenic village of Reynalton and situated perfectly just 5 mins from the award-winning market town of Narberth and 10 minutes from the infamous seaside villages of Saundersfoot and Tenby; this role is a wonderful opportunity for someone to really put their stamp on the restaurant’s offering. The front-of-house area benefits from a beautiful salt-water indoor swimming pool, a small gym and sliding doors looking and leading out to a children's play area from the restaurant. The facilities are immaculate with a warm, welcoming vibe to all.

We are looking for someone to be a vital, leading part of the planned growth for the restaurant and location under brand new ownership. The Henson Leisure Group (HLG) are a market-leading brand to work under and are synonymous with great standards and warm, caring customer service.

In this pivotal role for the Group, you will oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional food quality, innovative menu offerings, and outstanding service.

The ideal person will come from a strong and proven background of progression from the bottom up; caring and understanding all elements of the kitchen, from events, catering and menu planning to the application of margin calculation measures. You must also be comfortable with the presentation of these ideas to the ownership team. Leading by example is of paramount importance to this role; you need to walk it, talk it and deliver it.

With a small but experienced team already in situ, including an experienced second chef and kitchen assistant as well as a great, spacious and well-designed kitchen with everything a Head Chef would need to hit the ground running - change and innovation can start from the very first day!!

Duties will include:

Creating innovative menus and recipes while maintaining cost-effective practices.
Ensuring compliance with food safety standards and regulations.
Overseeing all aspects of food preparation and doing so with flair, care and attention to detail.
Leading and managing kitchen staff, providing guidance and ongoing training and inspiration.
Monitoring food stock levels and support the team order supplies timely and in line with stock management system - training provided.
Collaborating with the management team to plan and execute special events or promotions.
Introducing and implementing new ideas, event suggestions and ways to add innovative progression to the location to make it a 'go to' food destination in the area.

Must haves:

An infectious and recognisable love of all things food and service.
Proven and traceable experience working in a professional kitchen environment.
Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food presentation and menu development.
Confidence and proven experience applying margin and cost application efforts.
Excellent leadership and team management skills with a real flair for leading from the front in a supportive, yet decisive manner.
A sense of humour and a can-do attitude.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining attention to detail.
Experience and comfort in the delivery of a plated, quality Sunday roast offering.
Ideas in relation to elevating the typical roast service and offering ‘something different’ above and beyond to stand out from the crowd.

In recognition of the exciting opportunity on offer, the salary is negotiable for the right candidate – with a guaranteed minimum hourly rate and an exciting profit-share offer for the right person, opportunities like this - in locations like this - don’t come around often….

If you meet all this criteria... we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Hours and days will be discussed at interview but will include most weekends and school holidays in-line with the needs of the park and when the majority of guests and visitors use the restaurant and facilities.

Onsite accommodation can be made available for the right candidate.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Gym membership
On-site parking
Profit sharing

Work Location: In person

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