Head Chef - Astor Grill

at  Cliveden House

Job Ref: ILH5458
Branch: Cliveden House
Location: Cliveden House, Maidenhead
Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary + service charge + excellent company benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 48
Posted date: 15/11/2024
Closing date: 29/12/2024

Located in the charming old stable block, which once housed Lord Astor’s most prized fillies. Adopting an equestrian theme in its décor, The Astor Grill is full of character offering a simple and informal approach to dining at Cliveden.

Our Head Chef supports the Executive Head Chef by ensuring that all food preparation and dishes are made to the standard laid out by the Company, in our Astor Grill, relaxed-dining restaurant.

• To take ownership communicate timing and progress of all dishes;
• To show ownership and be responsible for the Kitchen operation in the Astor Grill kitchen;
• To assist with the training, induction and development of the smaller kitchen brigade at the Astor Grill;
• To control wastage and to help maintain food costs;
• To be confident in ensuring that in the preparation and presentation of food, the highest standards are maintained at all times;
• To assist as directed with the operation of various sections within the Kitchen; and
• To work towards and ensure a positive relationship exists between the Restaurant and the Kitchen, focusing on respect and teamwork.