Lead Chef

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 & 9am. 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.You will not be required to work nights, split shifts and will be off on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as the property is fully closed to the public.The Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 depending on experienceDuration:This is a permanent role which offers realistic salary progression based on annual reviews.A note from Rikki (F&B Manager): We are a happy and hardworking team here at Quarry Bank Mill We are looking for a like-minded skilled Lead 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 our realisticand fulfilling goals. Our focus is on the future and if you join us know 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, whichis maintaining Quarry Bank Mill and surrounding Parklands, and our promise to look after conservation, land, and nature, for everyone forever. Do you think this is a role for you or do you know someone can fulfil this role We really cannot wait to meet you! What its like to work here A note from Hattie Assistant Manager"It is an exciting time to join our F&B family at Quarry Bank, we are making some changes to the way we serve our menu to our visitors. Our kitchen team is pivotal to its success. We have three outlets that have all the equipment you will need to delivera food offering of quality. You will be providing a grab and go offer for busy families as well hot menu offering delivered to our guests at their tables.Quarry Bank Mill isabeautiful place to call work, from one of the finest working mills in the UK, to the beautiful tranquil gardens and the gorgeous village of Styal.Our property is flooded with history, and you will have the opportunity to become part of it yourself!"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 You will be working within a bustling atmosphere as part of enthusiastic team, the role oflead Chef plays a core part in providing a fantastic food offer to our visitors. You will ideally enjoy preparing food from scratch using fresh/ seasonal ingredientsand will be confident with creating bakes and cakes, breads, and cookies. You will be comfortable in following recipes from our Cookbook with accuracy but will also relish the opportunity to work closely with our Head Chef Christopher Rowbotham in creatinglocal dishes, personal to the property to elevate our offer. You will be based primarily at the production kitchen which is situated in our main restaurant The Weaving Shed with all the equipment you would expect at your disposal. It is from here you willproduce great food for the restaurant, Upper Garden Caf, and pantry. You will be producing food orders and be involved with the stocktake process and you will deputise for our Head Chef in their absence.You will become part of friendly Food & Beverage department.You will receive a bespoke induction on appointment and further professional training & development opportunities are available.Interviews: Interviews will be held by appointment on receiving applications.Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert. Who were looking for You would like you to be.

• Passionate about food
• Customer focussed with excellent communication skills
• A good team player
• Creative and initiative-taking
• 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

Dont delay get your application in and be one step closer to joining a wonderful team 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.

• 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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