Lead Chef based at Nostell Priory

Job Description

Summary The Hours: 37.5 hours per week,working 5 out of 7 days which will include weekends and public/ school holidays. We operate a staggered start shift pattern, starts can be 8am & 10am. Working days are 7.5 hours long. This is a permanent contract,with paid holidays, plus free National Trust membership, a company pension scheme, with Perks at Work Scheme and 20% Discount in all National Trust shops and National Trust holidays.The Salary: £25,500 per annum plus wide and varied benefits packageInterviews:This is an immediate start, interviews will be held by appointment on receiving applications, on Wednesday 15 September 2021A note from Angie (F&B Manager): We are a happy and hardworking team here at Nostell. We are looking for a like-minded Chef to join us, someone who can demonstrate the ability and drive to hit the ground running and who wants to be part of achieving ourrealistic and fulfilling goals. Our focus is on the future and if you join us now you will be able to play a vital role in improving our food offer and kitchen standards for the rest of the year and beyond. Every penny we make goes directly back into our cause,which is maintaining historic Nostell Priory and our promise to conservation, land and nature, for everyone forever. Do you think this is a role for you or do you know someone would can fulfil this role We really cant wait to meet you!Interviews: This is an immediate start, interviews will be held by appointment on receiving applications, on Wednesday 15 September 2021 What its like to work here Its an exciting time to join our F&B family at Nostell, were making some changes to the way we serve our menu to our visitors. Our kitchen team is pivotal to its success. Our kitchen in the Court Yard Cafe has all the equipment youll need to deliver afood offering of quality. Youll be providing a grab and go offer for busy families as well hot menu offering delivered to our guests at their tables in the Cafe.Nostell isabeautiful place to call work, from the walled garden to the vegetable patch and beyond; the gardens at Nostell look beautiful whatever the season.Much of the house you see today was built as an ambitious statement by the Winn family between 1725-1785, Nostell is a showcase for elegant and fashionable design. It was created not simply as a home, but also to send out an important message about the familyswealth and social status. What youll be doing You will be working within a bustling atmosphere as part of passionate team, the role ofChef plays a core part in providing a fantastic food offer to our visitors. You will ideally enjoy preparing food from scratch using fresh/ seasonal ingredients andwill be confident with creating bakes and cakes, breads and cookies. You will be comfortable in following recipes from our Cook Book with accuracy, but will also relish the opportunity to work closely with our Food & Beverage Manager in creating local dishes,personal to the property to elevate our offer. Youll be based primarily at the production kitchen with all the equipment youd expect at your disposal. Its from here youll produce great food for our Cafe and grab and go Stables outlet.You will become part of friendly Food & Beverage department.You will not be required to work nights, split shifts and will be off on Christmas Day as the property is fully closed to the public.You will receive a bespoke induction on appointment and further professional training & development opportunities are available.Interviews: This is an immediate start, interviews will be held by appointment on receiving applications. Who were looking for Youll need to be;

• Passionate about food
• Customer focussed with great communication skills
• A good team player
• Creative and proactive
• IT literate
• Experienced in delivering a centrally developed menu in a fast paced, catering environment
• Proud to deliver exceptional customer service

• Aware of good working knowledge of Health & Safety compliance requirements

The package The National Trust has the motto For everyone, for ever at its heart. Were working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. Its important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say were for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.Wherever youre from, and whatever your background, we want to hear from youand it doesnt matter if youre jam first, cream first, or even if you dont like scones at all. Everyone is welcome.Benefits for working at the National Trust include:

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking at most locations

• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

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