HEAD CHEF - BANQUETING

Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide which recognises a commitment to service excellence across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Have a firm grasp on traditional and new techniques, with strong passion for British and locally sourced ingredient
• Follow and manage all HACCAP procedures with the kitchen management team
• Responsible for all orders being checked and accounting for freshness and quality
• Manage your team effectively
• Ensure the training and standards are always kept
• Ensure the staffing levels are kept to the correct business levels
• Run an organised efficient clean section
• Full awareness of all menu items, the recipes, methods of production, presentation standards
• To uphold the team SOP's given to you

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience

• Possess strong management and people skills, with the desire and ability to train the team
• Able to understand food costs and the ability to cost out dishes
• Be a good team player, building relationships and working closing with front of house teams and other hotel departments
• Have good communication skills with people at all levels and be able to communicate with clients for event planning
• Knowledgeable of rational regen carte menu system
• Detail orientated and drives standards
• Have good computer skills
• Up to date knowledge on all levels of HASSAP and kitchen management

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits and have excellent opportunities for career development and provide exceptional training programmes for all employees:

• Tips typically over £200 per month (£3,400 per year)
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and chef whites
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty
• Refer a Friend bonus - Earn up to £1000
• Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme
• Complimentary employee car parking
• Complimentary state of the art onsite gym - with personal trainer support
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with service
• Professional development opportunities at all levels
• Reimbursement on work shoes, sight tests and professional memberships
• Modern and spacious discounted live in accommodation for eligible roles
• Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector. We support our employees do more with their money and help their wellbeing be providing access to a wide range of stand out well being support.
• We celebrate success. With an annual awards ceremony as well team events and incentives. Throughout the year we also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, marriages, new babies and length of service awards.
• Employee Assistance Programme helpline and online support, along with wellbeing champions onsite
• Team Member of the Month Awards
• Discount on Grantley Halls Restaurants, Spa products and Gift Shop
• Discounted stays at Grantley Hall, as well as other Pride of Britain Hotels
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Stream, allowing you to instantly access your wages
• Simplyhealth - Health cash plan