Head Chef Job

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.