Talent.com
Langdale Chase
Head ChefLangdale Chase • Windermere, England, UK
Head Chef

Head Chef

Langdale Chase • Windermere, England, UK
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Langdale Chase Hotel sits on the banks of beautiful Lake Windermere and has recently undergone a full and significant refurbishment reopening in November 2023.

Since reopening the hotel has achieved AA 5 Star status achieved 2 AA Rosettes been recognised in The Times Top 50 Places to Stay ranked No. 3 in the UK and named North of England Hotel of the Year.

We are looking to appoint a Head Chef to lead the day-to-day running of the kitchen operation at Langdale Chase supporting the Executive Chef in delivering outstanding food consistent standards and a strong kitchen culture.

The Head Chef will be responsible for maintaining quality across all food outlets developing the kitchen team controlling costs ensuring compliance and helping grow and develop the hotel food offering commensurate at AA 3 Rosette level.

Your day to day;

  • Lead the kitchen operation in the Executive Chefs absence.
  • Manage daily service preparation standards and kitchen organisation.
  • Drive consistency quality and care across every section.
  • Support the Executive Chef with training coaching and team development.
  • Lead a large brigade with clarity calmness and high expectations.
  • Support menu development in line with business needs and AA Rosette ambitions.
  • Oversee ordering stock control wastage and supplier standards.
  • Maintain excellent food safety hygiene allergen and kitchen records.
  • Ensure every dish is cooked checked and served with pride.
  • Create a clean calm professional and disciplined kitchen environment.
  • Help build a strong motivated team culture with genuine ambition.

Who are we looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven chef who is passionate about food detail leadership and building something properly.

You will ideally have experience as a Sous Chef Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef in a high-volume quality-led kitchen preferably within a 2 Rosette environment and above or a similar luxury hotel or destination restaurant setting.

A strong understanding of British cookery is essential alongside the ability to work calmly under pressure lead by example and bring out the best in those around you.

This is a demanding high-volume luxury hotel kitchen with serious culinary ambition. The successful candidate will understand the discipline required to deliver consistently at Rosette level while managing the practical realities of a busy service large team and exacting guest expectations.

You will need to be organised hands-on consistent and standards-focused - with the ability to balance creativity with the operational demands of a busy 5-star hotel.

This is a rare opportunity to join Langdale Chase at an exciting stage of its development and to play a key role in helping the hotel achieve its next culinary milestone.

In return we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

  • A competitive salary negotiable dependent on experience
  • Staff accommodation is available
  • Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
  • 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Health cash plan with access to discounted perks and high street discounts
  • Long service awards including free meals and free stays with your friends or family
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted accommodation food and drink in our beautiful properties
  • Pension and Life assurance
  • Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
  • Apprenticeships available
  • An engaging & supportive work environment


Required Experience:

IC


Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Create a job alert for this search

Head Chef • Windermere, England, UK

Similar jobs

Chef

Berkeley ScottCA1, ENG, GB
Permanent

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Chefs for the new school year starting in September!.Working with our client, Impact Food Group, we have a variety of Education Chef r... Show more

 • Promoted

Sr. Sous Chef - Senior Sous Chef - £45,000 A Year

Luxury Country House HotelKeswick, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, UK
Full-time

Job DescriptionSenior Sous Chef Senior Sous Chef Senior Sous ChefNear Keswick, Lake District, CumbriaUp to £45,000 per year + tipsPermanent, Full-TimeLive-in available (£85 per week)A highly regard... Show more

 • Promoted

Chef - Daytime - 5pm Finish - Alternative Weekends - £13.5 An Hour

Garden Centre RestaurantCarlisle, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, UK
Full-time

Chef wanted for a garden centre restaurant in Brampton/Huntingdon, offering daytime hours with a 5 pm finish and alternative weekends. Show more

 • Promoted

Apprentice Commis Chef

The Royal OakKeswick, ENG, GB
Full-time

Competitive Salary and great benefits\n.As an apprentice Commis Chef you will take your first steps to becoming a vital part of our high-performing brigade.Spending your days preparing delicious fo... Show more

 • Promoted

Sr. Sous Chef - Senior Sous Chef - £45,000 A Year

DDH Recruitment LtdKeswick, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, UK
Full-time

Senior Sous Chef Senior Sous Chef Senior Sous Chef.Near Keswick, Lake District, CumbriaUp to £45,000 per year + tipsPermanent, Full-TimeLive-in available (£85 per week).A highly regarded luxury cou... Show more

 • Promoted

Assistant Manager

Zachary DanielsKeswick, ENG, GB
Full-time

Assistant Manager | Fashion Retail | Keswick | £26,000 - £28,000.Are you an experienced Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or Supervisor looking for your next career move within fashion ... Show more

 • Promoted

Chef de Partie

Gretna Green LtdGretna Green, SCT, GB
Full-time +1

Gretna Green | Full Time | 45 Hours | 5 Days from 7 | Permanent.At Gretna Green, you help create memories.One day you'll be preparing dishes for a couple who have travelled hundreds of miles to... Show more

 • Promoted

Field Sales Representative

Virgin Media O2Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

About the role As a Field Sales Advisor, youll represent Virgin Media O2 out in local communities, introducing customers to our broadband, mobile and TV entertainment services that can make a real ... Show more

 • Promoted

Field Sales Executive

SumUp Payments LimitedCarlisle, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

Location: Regional Field Sales (Your Local Area) Contract Type: Freelance / Self-Employed (Commission-Only) Compensation: Uncapped Upfront Commission + 5-Year Recurring Revenue | OTE £7,000-£10,... Show more

 • Promoted

Chef de Partie

The Royal OakKeswick, ENG, GB
Full-time +1

Competitive salary with great benefits + Gratuities.We'd love to meet you - Come and join our Daniel Thwaites Family.As Chef De Partie, you will be a vital part of our high performing brigade a... Show more

 • Promoted

Chef de Partie

Platinum Recruitment ConsultancyCA1, ENG, GB
Full-time

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with an award-winning restaurant with rooms in Cumbria, looking to recruit a talented Senior Chef de Partie to join their exceptional kitchen brigade.... Show more

 • Promoted

Commis Chef

The Royal OakKeswick, ENG, GB
Full-time +1

We're looking for a Commis Chef to join our skilled kitchen team.As Commis Chef you will take your first steps to becoming a vital part of our high-performing brigade.Spending your days serving... Show more

 • Promoted

Kitchen Porter

The Royal OakKeswick, ENG, GB
Full-time +1

Competitive Salary with great benefits\n.A variety of shifts available\n.A variety of hours and shift patterns available, from casual to full time.Do you enjoy being part of a team and thrive as a ... Show more

 • Promoted

Chef de Partie Live In

Taste Hospitality Recruitment LtdKeswick, ENG, GB
Full-time

Chef de Partie Lake District Country House Hotel Live In.A Chef de Partie is required for a well-regarded country house hotel located near Keswick, set against the backdrop of some of the Lake Dist... Show more

 • Promoted

Assistant Manager in Training - Team Leader

Hollywood Bowl GroupCarlisle, ENG, GB
Full-time

Are you looking for personal development to become a future manager?\n.Are you looking for a fun and fast paced environment to work in, with great benefits?\n.Could you help us create lasting memor... Show more

 • Promoted

Multi-Site General Manager Designate – Hospitality Leader

Loungers plcKeswick, England, GB
Full-time

Loungers plc is hiring a full-time Designate General Manager to lead multiple lounges in Cumbria.You will oversee shifts, recruit and develop a strong team, and work closely with the Head Chef to e... Show more

 • Promoted

Showroom Sales Manager

City PlumbingCA3 0EH, ENG, GB
Part-time

As a Showroom Sales Manager you know that the perfect bathroom needs planning, trust, a creative flair, and the ability to bring an idea to life, this is where you come in! Great sales talent shoul... Show more

 • Promoted

Kitchen and Bathroom Sales Design Consultant

Zachary DanielsCarlisle, ENG, GB
Full-time

Kitchen and Bathroom Sales Design Consultant | Carlisle | Base salary up to £26,000 plus a generous.We are currently recruiting a Kitchen and Bathroom Sales Design Consultant to join a leadin... Show more

 • Promoted

Store Manager

Machine MartCarlisle, ENG, GB
Full-time

About The RoleWhat youll be doing: Youll be responsible for the day to day management of the store.Youll be leading from the front, managing a small team of between 4 - 6 members of staffYou will b... Show more

 • Promoted

Second Chef

Fantails RestaurantWetheral, ENG, GB
Full-time

We have a fantastic opportunity to join a positive and successful team with a history of providing excellent quality, fresh and local food, open to new ideas and input.We are seeking a Second chef ... Show more