Head Chef

The Role

The hotel is looking for an ambitious Head Chef, a role which would suit an experienced Chef with a proven track record, who is looking to take their next step in professional development. With full day-to-day responsibility of our fine dining Lake View Restaurant and all banqueting requirements for our hotel, we are looking for passion and enthusiasm, which will be rewarded with a highly competitive salary and bonus scheme. 

The Inn on the Lake boasts 44 bedrooms and fine dining Lake View Restaurant; which in-keeping of its four-star status provides the ideal setting for weddings and fine dining. The Orangery is a popular setting for lunches and afternoon tea along with the beautiful Ramblers and Candleroom Bar

What We Are Looking for In You

·       Proven experience at Head Chef level for a minimum of 2 years in 4-star, award winning luxury hotels.

·       The ability to lead and develop a team of 10 staff, you will provide leadership, development, motivation and guidance to enable high levels of commitment and service.

·       A good understanding of P&L analysis, GP and menu costing, wage budgeting and purchasing

·       To ensure that all policies, procedures, standards and guidelines are adhered to, receipt and storage of provisions; monitoring stock rotation and ensuring that all food is labelled clearly and correctly.

·       Experience of monitoring health & safety, COSHH, allergens and food safety procedures and documentation.

·       The desire to develop menus and drive the business forward in the long term.

·       Passion, enthusiasm and creativity in the kitchen, ensuring high standards are maintained in the quality of food, both as to its preparation and presentation.

·       You must be flexible in terms of the working hours required of you.

The Rewards:

·       Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum – contracted for 45 hours per week, with paid overtime.

·       Live in accommodation (including meals, internet, laundry facilities etc) 

·       Generous staff discounts - 50% off food & up to 50% off accommodation across all 6 of our Lake District Hotels, Restaurant’s & Bars

·       Career progression – Accredited compliance training, Hospitality specific online training platform

·       Learn while you earn - with our Apprenticeship training up to level 6

·       Staff meals for all staff whilst on Duty

·       Lake District Hotels Staff Discounts at many of the Lakes local attractions

·       Regular division of gratuities

·       Pension scheme

·       Working in supportive teams of hospitality professionals

·       Yearly staff appreciation awards hosted by the Directors

·       Free staff Employee Assistance Programme

·       Outstanding employee of the quarter award

·       Refer a friend scheme to earn up to £500

·       Monthly staff prize draws

·       28+ days holidays increasing by one day every year after 5 years, up to 33 days

·       Annual salary reviews on all positions

·       Annual bonus scheme

Who we are:

Lake District Hotels Ltd are a distinctive collection of six family-owned and run, award winning hotels situated in the most beautiful parts of the northern Lake District. From 4-star luxury hotels on the shores of Ullswater and Derwentwater, to a traditional coaching inn and hotels in the town centre of Keswick - our Lake District hotels are recognised for the warmth of their welcome, unrivalled personal attention and excellent service. 

We offer sponsorship opportunities for candidates already in the UK on a Skilled Worker Visa and which to switch employer. As part of the sponsorship process, you will be responsible for covering expenses such as visa fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge. These costs amount to approximately £3932 for a 3 year visa.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are not able to give status updates. If you are invited for an interview, you will generally be contacted within 1 week of submitting your application. Thank you