Head Chef - no evenings or split shifts

Job Description

Summary Were looking for a Head Chef to join our team at Calke Abbey.Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to help you look after the things that matter most to you - whether thats helping you to save for your future, getting discount on your weekly shop, or supporting you to find a healthy work-life balance. Please readour Package, below, to see what we can offer you.Hours:1950 per year (Full-time). Working 5 out of 7 days, weekday and weekend working will be required. On average youll be working 8am-4pm weekdays and 8am-6pm weekends (this will be a little later in Summer).This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year.Salary: £27,300 - £32,760 depending on experienceDuration: Permanent contractInterview Dates: 23rd, 24th & 25th January 2023 What its like to work here Reporting to the Senior Food & Beverage Manager, youll be based at Calke Abbey, one of the East Midlands top 10 visitor attractions. The newly refurbished restaurant serves local and seasonal produce, including organically rearedmeat from the estate.As well as the house, Calke is popular with visitors looking to explore the gardens, pleasure grounds, stableyards, and the 600+ acre estate including an ancient deer park, wetland and nature reserve. Our popular commercial spaces suchas the restaurant, caf, pop-up refreshments and shop help to make much of Calkes extensive conservation work possible. Due to the remote location of Calke Abbey we would encourage you to consider how you would commute here before you apply. To find out more about what its like to work within Food & Beverage at the National Trust,clickhere towatch our video. What youll be doing Working with the Food & Beverage Management team youll use your skills to develop delicious menus, using local produce where available, that adapt to the seasons and work with the National Trust Cookbook framework to prepare delicious food.Youll be constantly seeking and developing new income opportunities, working to achieve financial targets and increase margins by minimising waste and controlling costs and resources.Through effective people management and leadership, and with the National Trust ethos at the forefront of your mind, youll motivate the team of staff and volunteers to strive for a culture of exceptional service and make it a great place to work.Youll enjoy preparing food from scratch using fresh/seasonal ingredients and will be confident with creating bakes,making soups, stews, sausage rolls and preparing & presenting food to order served directly to the customers over busy lunchtime periods.Youll receive a bespoke induction and allergen/food safety training. Further professional training & development opportunities are availablePlease also read the full role profile, attached to this advert. Who were looking for You need to be;

• Experienced as a chef within a professional setting
• Helpful & friendly with a positive attitude
• Passionate about food
• Knowledge of budgets, increasing income and controlling costs, including stock and waste management
• Aware of Health & Safety compliance
• A team player with great communication skills
• An experienced people manager including setting personal objectives and providing feedback
• Qualified in food preparation and cooking to City & Guilds or NVQ L3 or equivalent

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.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Tax free childcare scheme
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most locations
• Independent financial advice

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