Job Description

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Are you passionate about hospitality and delivering magic guest service?


This is something that all employees at The Queens Hotel & Spa Bournemouth have in common. It is their dedication to creating a home away from home atmosphere that keep our guests coming back to stay. We believe that our employees are the key to magical guest service, for this we look for a candidate who

shares our vision

and

looks for opportunities

to provide magic service.


Our wide range of employee benefits and personalised training and development plans ensure that our team

love where they work

. These include a full benefits online platform, meals on duty, a pension plan, life insurance, magic treats, birthday celebrations and staff social events, plus many more.


We now have an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef to join The Queens Hotel & Spa.


As a Head Chef you will be required to

master the art of versatility

and

inject some energy

whilst completing a variety of duties. The main duties expected within the role are:

Ensuring that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a high standard, across all food services. Coordinate food and food preparation for hotel events. Maintain food rotation, cleanliness, and compliance with HACCP and hygiene regulations. Complete daily records (e.g. production sheets, temperature logs) and ensure timely food delivery to service areas. Hiring, training and supervising kitchen staff, delegating tasks and resolving issues that may arise. Mentor junior chefs and support cross-training across sections. Create and maintain kitchen staff schedules. Communicate effectively with front-of-house teams to ensure guest satisfaction. Assist with menu planning, taste panels, and recipe development. Suggest ideas to improve kitchen profitability and guest experience. Follow all kitchen regulations, attend mandatory training, and maintain professional conduct. Ensure all staff clock out properly and support communication around shift expectations. Align culinary activities with hotel strategy and brand standards. Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices Monitor food costs, stock levels, and contribute to operational manuals and audits. Managing food and supply orders, monitoring stock levels, and controlling costs within the budget. Ensure that the kitchen team comply with appearance and uniform standards. Aim to achieve the food GP targets and work within budget guidelines. Purchase supplies as directed, following proper procedures and authorisations. Stay fully informed on menu items, allergens, and hotel promotions


We are continually evolving, and our team do too, there is no red tape or corporate conflict with us!

We Evolve - You Evolve - We Grow Together

If the position of Head Chef is the opportunity that you are looking for please apply with your CV. We request that this is in PDF format.


We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.