HEAD CHEF: Isle Of Benbecula House Hotel
Due to continued growth Isle Of Benbecula House Hotel is looking for a focused individual to step into a well-established role within the organisation. Applicants for this position will have a friendly outgoing personality and be able to contribute to the team with creative ideas and thinking. This is an opportunity for the right candidate to advance their career in the industry, with a benefits and rewards package to match. Please visit the website for further information about this role.
Position: Head Chef
Location: New Malden
Hours: Full Time
Salary Guide: £22,500 – £37,500
Last Updated: 26 May 2025
Job Category: Hospitality & Catering
Head Chef Role:
A Head Chef, or Chef de Cuisine is a culinary expert who oversees the operations and staff of a restaurant or other dining facility’s kitchen. Duties include creating and maintaining a kitchen’s budget, assigning tasks to other Chefs and ensuring customer satisfaction by expediently dealing with any issues that may arise.
Other Duties:
- Ensuring that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
- Staying up-to-date with culinary trends and kitchen processes
- Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices
- Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed
- Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organising repairs when needed
- Handling staff issues, such as sick leave and attendance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary
- Developing new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more clientele
- Ensuring that guests receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experience
