Head Chef, Hotel Surrey in Weybridge, South East

Head Chef – 4 Star Independent Hotel

Salary: Around £50,000 base + percentage of service charge
Start date: January, ASAP preferred
Live-in option available

You will lead the kitchen of a busy, well loved independent hotel with a strong local reputation and consistent trade.

This is a role where you shape the food offer, guide your team, and leave your mark.

The environment

• 4 star independently owned hotel

• 157 bedrooms

• Restaurant, terrace and bar with a strong a la carte focus

• Main event space for up to 350 covers

• 7 additional function and meeting rooms

• High volume service across dining, events and conferences

Your kitchen

• Brigade of 7 chefs

• Experienced Senior Sous Chef in place

• Shared leadership approach where you support and elevate each other

• Steady flow of 30 to 40+ a la carte covers per service, plus functions

Your day to day

• Lead service across a la carte, banqueting and events

• Set menus that guests return for

• Keep standards high and consistent

• Control food cost, GP and stock

• Manage rotas and kitchen organisation

• Develop and mentor your team

• Ensure smooth compliance with HACCP and food safety

What you bring

• Experience as Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef ready for the step up

• Background in busy hotels or high volume kitchens

• Confidence running both events and restaurant service

• Hands-on leadership style

• Passion for building a motivated, stable team

Accommodation

• Live-in room available in shared property

This kitchen needs a steady leader who cares about standards, people and consistency.

Is this the step where you take full ownership of a hotel kitchen?

Apply now to arrange a confidential conversation and meeting.

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