A renowned Ski Chalet Hotel in Tignes is seeking an experienced Head Chef to join them for the winter season. This is an excellent opportunity like no other; to live, work and play in the mountains this winter! Our client is looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, and passionate Head Chef to join the team. The role reports to the Hotel Manager and you willbe responsible for the management, financial control, and food hygiene practices within your kitchen. This is an excellent opportunity to manage your own kitchen and further develop your professional skills in a fun and adventurous surrounding.
Responsibilities:
Overall responsibility of the daily running of the kitchen
Ensure high culinary standards and presentation of foods at all times for guests and staff
Manage food purchasing and storage
Working towards strict budgets whilst still maintaininghigh standards
Stock control and management
Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen and ensuring HACCP records are maintained at all times
Develop and create new recipes and menus
Liaise and negotiate with local suppliers
Train, monitor, manage and motivate your team of five, to encourage their best performance
Develop a good relationship with the Hotel Manager and Assistant Manager and provide support to all departments as a member of the Heads of Department Team
Requirements:
Health & Safety Food Hygiene certificates
Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a head chef position
Experience managing a brigade of at least 5 staff
Experience implementing HACCP procedures
UK/EU Passport holder
The Package:
You will be provided with a competitive salary and benefits package including all meals, discounted drinks, use of hotel facilities, friends and family holiday concessions and opportunities for progression and development. As the season offers ample opportunity for time on the slopes the company will also assist you with organising everything that’s needed for a successful season in the mountains.