Our spectacular Seafood & Grill Restaurant is located on the beach side of the hotel with an accompanying terrace area*, allowing guests vast views of the beach while they enjoy our varied menu, all year round. (*seasonal)

Overall Job Purpose:

To manage and motivate the kitchen team.  To ensure that food produced is always of the highest possible standard and that presentation standards are always maintained so that a reputation for excellence and consistency is achieved and maintained. Achieving agreed food GP and budgetary targets.

Key Departmental Accountabilities:

• Lead, manage and motivate the kitchen team.
• Plan, develop and deliver balanced menus that offer interest, quality and consistency and which contribute to the on-going success and reputation of the business.
• Keep up-to-date with current trends, seasonal and local specialties, and incorporate these into menu planning as appropriate.
• Ensure that all kitchen staff receive induction training and that all training is kept up-to-date – in particular food hygiene and food safety.
• Ensure that standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety are always maintained at the highest possible level. Ensure that all staff are aware of and working to these standards.
• Train and mentor members of the team to pass on knowledge and provide development opportunities.

Management:

• Accountable for the achievement of all budgets and targets within the department.
• Become an expert in Nutritics
• Implement effective cost and wastage controls throughout the department.
• Ensure that the team is aware of business and team goals.
• Implement safe and efficient working practices and procedures in all areas. Review these on a regular basis to ensure that they remain compliant with current legislation and are as efficient and expedient as possible.
• Ensure that all areas are adequately resourced at all times.
• Recruit new staff and ensure that training and development is on-going for all staff.
• Carry out annual appraisals. Regularly review performance, development needs and opportunities within the department.
• Co-operate and support management colleagues to ensure that the hotel runs smoothly at all times.
• Be aware of all employee policies and ensure that they are adhered to.

Customer Focus:

• Work closely with the Restaurant team to deliver the highest possible standard of service to guests. Be aware of any special or dietary requests.
• Encourage a “customer first” culture within the team.

Administration:

• Ensure that stock takes are carried out on time.
• Ensure that all records are kept up-to-date – these may include staff training records as well as cleaning and temperature charts.

Key Performance Measures:

• Budgeted restaurant food revenues
• Food margins
• Guest comments/feedback
• Employee retention

Special Requirements:

• Wear a uniform
• Be able to work flexibly – working shifts, weekends and public/bank holidays
• Be willing to cover in other hotels within the group

The job holder may also, from time to time, be asked to undertake other tasks and responsibilities which are not listed in this job description, but which are commensurate with and the spirit of the post.

If you think you might be well suited to this role and would like to apply, please send your CV to our HR team by emailing [email protected]