Head Chef - New Opening

You make it Hand Picked!

Established by Guy and Julia Hands in 1999, Hand Picked hotels has grown organically and through acquisition to become the 5th largest luxury hotel group in the UK – comprising 21 hotels across the UK and Channel Islands. With welcoming and charming service delivered in truly inspirational settings, our guests are encouraged to relax, kick off their shoes and indulge.

We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef, to join us for the next exciting chapter of Hand Picked Hotels as we launch an exciting new restaurant concept. This role comes with structured career progression towards a multi-site Executive Head Chef role, as we anticipate further restaurant openings to follow within Hand Picked Hotel’s portfolio in mainland UK.

Hand Picked Hotels is one of the best luxury Hotel groups in the UK and Channel Islands, and we are looking for a Head Chef to launch and develop our new restaurant, based at St Pierre Park Resort & Spa on the beautiful Island of Guernsey. This is a brand new restaurant opening, which will sit separately from the Hotel’s main offering and will offer an all day, high end Italian dining concept with the roots firmly planted in the heart of Tuscany.

The Head Chef required for this role, must have experience in leading a new opening, developing concepts and have extensive experience in creating high end, 100% fresh Italian food as well as the commercial acumen to deliver consistent financial results

About you:

• It is essential you excellent culinary and technical skills of a rosette standard.
• You are able to work in a fast paced environment with precision and attention to detail.
• Have previous experience of creating menus and concepts of a very high standard at a Head Chef level or above.
• Be an excellent communicator and leader who can coach and inspire others.
• Previous opening experience and high end Italian cuisine experience would be advantageous for this role.

Our Benefits include:

• A highly competitive salary and package
• A share of the service charge – 100% of which is split between the team
• Life assurance scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.
• Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
• Forward career progression, with access to our In House and external training programs, including apprenticeships and other recognised hospitality industry courses which are all supported by our learning and development team.
• £30 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast & 25% discount on all food & drink. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds!
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays)
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
• Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.