Job Description

Lytham House is looking for a driven, creative & passionate Head Chef to join our team, working directly alongside the General Manager. This role is all about creativity & development - creating lasting relationships with local suppliers whilst guiding and inspiring the kitchen brigade.

Rate of Pay

40,000 per annum base salary + TRONC (circa 5k per annum) + up to 7.1k bonus Based on circa 46 hours a week You will NOT be expected to work over your contracted hours Pay is processed on the last Friday of every month

Our Venue & The Role

This role has become available due to progression within the company. Head Chef Tom and the team have worked hard to earn Lytham House it's first AA Rosette and we aren't slowing the pace. As Head Chef, you will be driving standards and creativity to earn the deserved recognition for the provenance & seasonality that is at the heart of Lytham House.

Employee Benefits

Venue closed every Monday & Tuesday. Wagestream. Performance bonus. Employees enjoy 25% off food & accommodation & 15% off drinks in all 6 of our venues - The Queens Hotel, Lytham, The Eagle at Weeton, The Ship at Freckleton & The Elephant in Woolton.

2 all-company parties annually

(where the venue is closed ensuring all employees can attend). +1 made available for you to bring your partner. Special gift on your birthday. 100% of all tips & gratuities are shared between the venue team. Creativity & menu development - liaising with the General Manager, with final sign off from the Head of Operations & CEO Growth opportunities across our estate. Nationally recognised qualifications & external courses available. Working daily with fresh food in a business with a passion for home cooked food.

Ideal Candidate

Candidates applying for a HeadChef role with us are encouraged to demonstrate the following criteria:

Drive &

passion

- having a can do, will do & want to attitude is at the heart of our business. Experience of working within a fast-paced fresh food business. Appetite for developing dishes and exploring flavours. Strong leadership talent for inspiring and coaching junior members of the brigade. Capable of delivering 1500+ covers per week. Comfortable allowing your

personality

shine working within a brigade of 10 chefs. Experience of working in a similar role with proven results - Executive Chef / Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef. Proven track record of successful menu implementation & project management. Passion for excellence &

quality

. Achieving & maintaining a 5-star EHO rating.

About Us

We are part of the Red Fox & Peacock group, a family run business based in the North-West.

We have people, fresh food, real ale, cocktails, high volume and high

quality

at the heart of our culture. If you are looking for a career working within a

fun

, diligent, hardworking and dynamic team that thrives on guest experience, then this could be the perfect role for you.

To find out more please get in touch so we can meet you for a coffee to discuss the role in further detail & arrange a working trial.

https://lythamhouse.co.uk/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lytham St. Annes FY8 5LE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person