Head Chef

tirrups Hotel is looking for an ambitious, passionate and hands\-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and take responsibility for the delivery of exceptional food across the hotel.

Set in a beautiful countryside location in Bracknell, Berkshire, Stirrups is a well\-established independent hotel offering accommodation, dining, weddings, private functions and events. We pride ourselves on warm hospitality, quality food and memorable experiences for our guests.

This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who wants to make their mark, bring fresh ideas to the table and play a key role in the continued development of our food offering.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will take overall responsibility for the kitchen operation, leading and developing the team while maintaining consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and service.

· Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team

· Creating and delivering high\-quality menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients

· Maintaining consistently high standards across our restaurant, weddings, private dining and events

· Managing food costs, GP, stock control and kitchen budgets

· Working closely with the General Manager and wider hotel team

· Recruiting, training and mentoring kitchen staff

· Ensuring all food safety, hygiene and health \& safety standards are met

· Managing day\-to\-day operations

· Building strong relationships with suppliers and ensuring effective stock / cost management

· Driving menu creativity and continuous improvement within the kitchen

· Ensuring every plate leaving the kitchen reflects the standards and reputation of Stirrups Hotel

About You

We are looking for an experienced Head Chef or strong Hotel Sous Chef ready to take the next step, with a genuine passion for food and hospitality.

· Proven experience in a busy hotel, restaurant, events or similar kitchen environment

· Excellent Culinary \& Presentation skills

· Ability to create \& implement new dishes for menus \& specials

· Strong leadership and team\-management skills

· A passion for fresh, seasonal and well\-presented food

· Proficient in all sections of the kitchen

· Excellent organisational and communication skills

· Good knowledge of food safety, allergens and HACCP

· Experience managing food costs, GP and stock control

· The ability to remain calm and organised during busy service periods

· A hands\-on approach and willingness to lead from the front

· Creativity, energy and a desire to continually improve

· Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required, including Christmas

· Level 3 Food \& Hygiene

What We Offer

· £50K Plus paid overtime \& share of tronc based on a 45 Hr/week contract

· A key leadership position within an established independent hotel

· The opportunity to shape and develop our food offering

· A supportive and friendly working environment in a family owned and run hotel.

· A varied role covering restaurant dining, weddings, private functions and events

· Staff benefits and hotel perks

· The chance to work in a beautiful countryside setting near Bracknell

Join the Stirrups Team

If you're an accomplished chef who takes pride in your food, enjoys leading a team and is looking for an opportunity where your ideas and experience can genuinely make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a brief covering note telling us why you'd be a great fit for Stirrups Hotel.

Pay: £45,000\.00\-£50,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount


• On\-site parking

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