Head Chef

Job title:

Head Chef

Company

The Lion Hotel

Job description

Company DescriptionAt The Lion Hotel, we take great pride in delivering exceptional hospitality. Through personalized guest interactions, we offer the finest accommodations, dining, and conference facilities in Worksop. As part of the Frasers Group, a leader in the retail industry, we are committed to elevating the hospitality experience to meet the diverse needs and expectations of all our guests..Why join us?Our mission- we are building the worlds most admired and compelling brand ecosystemOur purpose – we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiencesAt Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits – Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you
• Own it and back yourself – Own the basics, own your role and own the results
• Be relevant – Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet

Are you ready to join the Fearless?Job DescriptionAs Head Chef you will have a passion to deliver exceptional food to our guests. Developing excellent menus including weekly specials & seasonal promotions to delight our customers. You will take a leading role in the training and supervision of the team keeping accurate HR records and developing the skills set of the brigade. With an eye for detail you will work closely with all departments to monitor business levels and ensure appropriate staffing and stock levels are maintained.

• Supervise and manage kitchen team.
• Working with the team to ensure that all service areas are delivering exceptional service which is prompt, professional and friendly
• Ensure compliance with food safety laws & procedures
• Understand & implement the safer food better business protocols & HACCAP policies including but not limited to stock rotation, cleaning schedules & allergen tracking
• Monitor customer satisfaction & take appropriate action
• Regular seek feedback from the front of house staff regarding menu quality, popular dishes & taking corrective action for any food related guest complaints.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure that all aspects of the kitchen run smoothly
• Preparing, cooking & presenting a range of dishes to the agreed specification, completing cleaning tasks & monitoring tasks completed by the team, placing orders for stock & other administrative duties

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a team in a kitchen environment
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Able to work under own initiative
• Organisational skills to manage your own time and that of the team

This is full time position of 40 hours per week involving shifts across the operational hours of the business (06:00 – 23:00) working 5 days over 7 including weekends & bank holidays.Additional InformationAlong with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:Reward, Recognition and OpportunitiesFrasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.Fearless 1000 – By October 2025, we want our share price to hit £10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus! The top 1000 performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50,000 to £1million! Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance*.*subject to terms and conditionsFrasers Festival – an event like no other! Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world’s biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.Employee WelfareFrasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.What’s next?Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.

Expected salary

Location

Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Job date

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:05:33 GMT

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