Head Chef - Hale Country Club & Spa

About THG Experience  

THG Experience is home to our portfolio of prestige event locations and luxury properties - including Hale Country Club & Spa, King Street Townhouse Hotel, Great John Street Hotel and 100 King Street. Through these venues, we create exceptional experiences, services and content - all of which ensure that our portfolio of brands and partners make real-world connections with their customers that create a lasting impact.

We also collaborate closely with THG Society, our influencer marketing platform, which allows brands to access extraordinary locations, create content and host events with influencers and clients. THG Experience is perfectly positioned to deliver rapid growth for THG’s fast-moving, global brands. It’s an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team. Explore more about THG here.

We are looking for a Head Chef to join Hale Country Club & Spa

Hale Country Club & Spa offers an exclusive environment dedicated to enhancing well-being and lifestyle. The club features a state-of-the-art gym, luxurious spa facilities, and a range of wellness services designed to help members achieve their fitness and relaxation goals. From high-tech cardio and functional training areas to serene recovery zones and exceptional dining options, Hale Country Club & Spa provides a holistic approach to health and wellness, fostering a vibrant and connected community​. Find out more about Hale Country Club here.

Main Duties of the Role

• Lead and inspire the team to deliver a 5* service through consistency of food
• Oversee day to day activity of the kitchen with accountability of health & safety and compliance regulations and food hygiene practices
• Work with wider THG Experience teams on new concept development ensuring the overall strategy is always considered
• To be responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen as directed by the General Manager
• To be responsible for the purchasing of all kitchen items and food control in line with agreed budgets
• Produce in conjunction with other chefs, menu plans, descriptions, costing, photographing and breakdown of all dishes available
• Work collaboratively with F&B Manager and Spa Manager to ensure a seamless food service in both areas
• Menu development and event food offering execution
• Cost control
• To prepare duty rota’s for your staff to ensure adequate cover at all times taking into account the seasonality of the business and to keep overtime to a minimum
• Conduct regular demonstrations of existing or new dishes and make sure a record is kept of such demonstrations to ensure good product knowledge of customer facing staff
• Regularly carry out a stock take of food items to ensure an adequate supply at all times and to inspect the quality of this to ensure statutory compliance
• To support staff within the department in order to develop the team to achieve a high standard of performance through training, coaching and mentoring, which may involve attendance of specific training courses to further development where possible and practicable to do so

Requirements 

• Experience as Head Chef/Senior Sous Chef in a high quality culinary environment
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills
• Proven ability of kitchen management
• Great attitude towards work & colleagues
• Ability to track expenses and manage a budget
• Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Knowledge of best cooking practices and understanding of trends and new styles.
• Attention to detail and high standards of presentation, creative flair and imagination
• Experience working in a diverse environment
• Good communication skills
• Team-working skills
• Self-motivated

Shift pattern includes 40 hours per week over 5 days covering weekends and evenings.

Benefits

• Exclusive room rates for you and your family
• 20% off dining at our hotel, 50% off at Hale Country Club & Spa
• Up to 50% off on THG brands (Myprotein, Lookfantastic, ESPA, and more)
• In-person or video GP consultations, discounted prescriptions, and physiotherapy
• Increasing annual leave with service, plus your birthday off
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• £250 bonus for referring a friend
• Complimentary meals during shifts and provided uniforms
• Compliance training in Food Hygiene, Alcohol Responsibility, and more based on your role
• Access to in-house Wellbeing Program
• Pension scheme for financial stability