# Chef

**Company**: John Lewis Partnership
**Location**: Odney Club
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Salary**: £34,080 - £46,300
**Category**: Hospitality
**Industry**: Hospitality

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## Description

We're seeking a skilled Chef to join The Odney Club, a prestigious country estate located in Cookham. As a Partner and co-owner of the business, you'll play a vital role in crafting exceptional food for hotel guests and taking charge of the kitchen in the absence of senior chefs.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Assist the Head and Sous Chef in planning and delivering a food offer that meets current trends and customer demand

- Train and develop junior chefs and kitchen porters, sharing your expertise in specialised skills like fishmongery and butchery

- Ensure all legislative requirements are met, including allergen management, food safety policies, and health & safety standards

- Conduct daily compliance checks and take charge of kitchen operations in the absence of senior chefs

- Help achieve sales targets by managing food availability and equipping the front-of-house team with upselling knowledge

- Manage food orders accurately to minimise wastage and maximise profit margins

- Act as a representative of the Partnership, providing an outstanding experience for guests and fellow Partners

**Requirements:**

- Relevant professional chef qualifications, such as City & Guilds diplomas in professional cookery or equivalent

- Excellent skills in instructing the kitchen team and delivering clear feedback to front-of-house staff

- Ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment while upholding strict hygiene and safety standards

- Quick and confident decision-making skills to resolve kitchen issues efficiently

**Desirable Skills:**

- Level 3 Food Safety qualification

- Experience in coaching or developing junior kitchen Partners

- Experience working in a hotel or high-volume quality dining environment

**Working Conditions:**

- 45 hours per week, with an earliest start time of 06:00 and latest finish time of 21:30

- Working 5 out of 7 days, including weekends

**Compensation:**

- Salary: £34,080 - £46,300 per annum, paid based on skills and experience

- Night Premium: £4.25 per hour for shifts between 22:00 - 06:00

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## Skills

### Required
- professional cookery
- food safety
- team management
- decision-making

### Nice to have
- Level 3 Food Safety qualification
- coaching
- hotel experience

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