We have an exciting new vacancy for a Head Chef to join our team at The Basingstoke Country Hotel. The Basingstoke Country Hotel is a 100 bedroom-hotel that boasts a stylish Brasserie, offering casual dining and food for the whole family. The Hotel has 5 conference rooms catering for between 25 to 240 delegates providing for various events and wedding functions.

Your main duties will include:

• Oversee the kitchen team and ensuring meals are prepared to a high standard.
• Plan and organise menus for the restaurant, weddings, and banquet events.
• Lead, motivate, and develop your kitchen team, while promoting a positive and productive work environment.
• Maintain strict health and hygiene standards within the kitchen.
• Manage food deliveries and control stock levels effectively.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional culinary skills, proven leadership experience, and a passion for delivering top-quality cuisine.

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• An attractive salary.
• Career development opportunities throughout the UK.
• Significant staff discount rates when staying at one of our 60 hotels in the UK.
• 50% discount off food and drink if staying at one of our hotels.
• Friends and family hotel stay discounts.
• Reduced membership at our Leisure clubs.
• Free meals on duty (when applicable).
• Employee referral scheme.
• Free Uniform (if applicable to your role).
• Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays per annum.
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.

• Exceptional culinary skills.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Ability to plan and organise menus.
• Strong knowledge of health and hygiene standards.
• Effective stock management skills.