Groundwork
Annfield Plain, County Durham
Location : Annfield Plain Working pattern: 35 hours per week, with flexibility to work additional hours as required Salary : 25,480 per annum About the role We're looking for an experienced Lead Chef to oversee all aspects of our caf kitchen and catering operations at Greenhouse Business Centre. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead by example, preparing fresh, high-quality food for daily caf trade and conference or meeting catering. You'll manage kitchen operations, ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, and lead a small team to deliver excellent food and service standards. What you'll be doing Lead all kitchen operations for the caf and catering services Prepare and cook a variety of dishes including sandwiches, soups, bakes, and hot lunches Design, plan, and cost seasonal menus for the caf and catering events Ensure all food is prepared to high quality, taste, and presentation standards Maintain consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail during service Plan and deliver catering for on-site conferences, meetings, and special events Liaise with business centre staff to meet client requirements and event timelines Ensure catering deliveries are accurate, on time, and professionally presented Take full responsibility for kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and safety Implement and maintain HACCP procedures and food hygiene records Conduct and document all required daily, weekly, and monthly checks Ensure all staff follow food safety, allergen, and cleaning protocols Manage ordering, delivery, and storage of food and supplies Monitor stock levels, control wastage, and operate within agreed budgets Supervise and support Catering Assistant(s) and any temporary staff Provide on-the-job training, guidance, coaching and feedback Foster a positive, efficient and customer-focused kitchen culture Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and performance reviews for team members Take ownership of operational issues, complaints and service challenges Communicate issues, risks and proposed solutions to management What you'll bring Proven experience as a Lead Chef or Senior Chef in a caf , hospitality or catering environment Strong culinary skills with the ability to design, cost and deliver varied menus Excellent understanding of food hygiene, allergen control and HACCP systems Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills Ability to balance caf service, catering orders, administration, stock management and staff supervision Strong administrative and record-keeping skills with attention to detail Competence in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel Food Hygiene Level 3 (minimum) A proactive, solution-focused approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership What's on offer 35 hours per week with flexibility to work additional hours as required A hands-on role leading a small catering team Opportunity to design and deliver varied menus for caf and catering clients Work within a community-focused organisation Additional information You'll comply with all organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding responsibilities for children, young people and vulnerable adults. You may be required to work outside normal office hours. You may have experience of the following: Head Chef, Senior Chef, Kitchen Manager, Catering Manager, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, Food Service Manager, Culinary Lead, Catering Supervisor REF-(Apply online only)
Location : Annfield Plain Working pattern: 35 hours per week, with flexibility to work additional hours as required Salary : 25,480 per annum About the role We're looking for an experienced Lead Chef to oversee all aspects of our caf kitchen and catering operations at Greenhouse Business Centre. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead by example, preparing fresh, high-quality food for daily caf trade and conference or meeting catering. You'll manage kitchen operations, ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, and lead a small team to deliver excellent food and service standards. What you'll be doing Lead all kitchen operations for the caf and catering services Prepare and cook a variety of dishes including sandwiches, soups, bakes, and hot lunches Design, plan, and cost seasonal menus for the caf and catering events Ensure all food is prepared to high quality, taste, and presentation standards Maintain consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail during service Plan and deliver catering for on-site conferences, meetings, and special events Liaise with business centre staff to meet client requirements and event timelines Ensure catering deliveries are accurate, on time, and professionally presented Take full responsibility for kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and safety Implement and maintain HACCP procedures and food hygiene records Conduct and document all required daily, weekly, and monthly checks Ensure all staff follow food safety, allergen, and cleaning protocols Manage ordering, delivery, and storage of food and supplies Monitor stock levels, control wastage, and operate within agreed budgets Supervise and support Catering Assistant(s) and any temporary staff Provide on-the-job training, guidance, coaching and feedback Foster a positive, efficient and customer-focused kitchen culture Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and performance reviews for team members Take ownership of operational issues, complaints and service challenges Communicate issues, risks and proposed solutions to management What you'll bring Proven experience as a Lead Chef or Senior Chef in a caf , hospitality or catering environment Strong culinary skills with the ability to design, cost and deliver varied menus Excellent understanding of food hygiene, allergen control and HACCP systems Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills Ability to balance caf service, catering orders, administration, stock management and staff supervision Strong administrative and record-keeping skills with attention to detail Competence in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel Food Hygiene Level 3 (minimum) A proactive, solution-focused approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership What's on offer 35 hours per week with flexibility to work additional hours as required A hands-on role leading a small catering team Opportunity to design and deliver varied menus for caf and catering clients Work within a community-focused organisation Additional information You'll comply with all organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding responsibilities for children, young people and vulnerable adults. You may be required to work outside normal office hours. You may have experience of the following: Head Chef, Senior Chef, Kitchen Manager, Catering Manager, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, Food Service Manager, Culinary Lead, Catering Supervisor REF-(Apply online only)
The Belfry Hotel & Resort
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning hotel, home to 300+ luxurious bedrooms and suites, several restaurants and bars, events and meetings spaces, a leisure club and spa. Our three golf courses, including The Brabazon, are recognised as world-class, and home to this year's Betfred British Masters. Whether you're drawn to our iconic golf courses, the serenity of the spa, the excitement of guest services, or our behind-the-scenes operations, there's a place for you in our vibrant team. We are writing a new and exciting chapter in the history of The Belfry. A major expansion and renovation project has begun at our resort, due for completion in Autumn 2025. With a substantial investment in excess of £80 million, we are enriching our resort including the addition of a new event space, The Masters Suite, 149 extra bedrooms, a state-of-the-art leisure club, and much more. We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we do our guests. That's why we were named in the 2024 Caterer's Top 30 Best Places to Work, as well as Springboard's 2024 Best Employer. So, join us on our journey as we unveil a new and unparalleled resort. At The Belfry, our flagship restaurant, the Ryder Restaurant holds 2 AA rosettes and serves 700 meals daily with a buffet for hotel guests and conference delegates. Skilled chefs use fresh ingredients to create innovative dishes. We also offer four other unique food outlets: Sam's Bar & Kitchen for classic pub-style dining, Rocca's for Italian cuisine, The Brabazon Bar for handcrafted Afternoon Teas, and the Pastry Kitchen for desserts. Our Banqueting team caters to various events, ensuring seamless experiences. Join our Kitchen team to learn from talented chefs and grow your culinary career, whether you're seasoned or just starting out. The Pastry Kitchen The Pastry Kitchen is a small but perfectly formed kitchen that produces desserts, pastries, cakes and sweet treats for the whole resort. Working alongside a great team of chefs, you will work together to deliver a variety of hand-crafted desserts to all of our food and beverage outlets.Our pastry kitchen produces a high volume of pastry and sweets to a very high standard, the team is headed up by our amazingly talented head pastry chef, who is passionate about developing our teams knowledge and skills to make our team the best patissiers in the business. Salary The on-target earning potential for this role is £39,186.44 annual salary, compromising of a base salary of £36,341.00 plus a qualified estimate of £2,845.44 gratuities per annum. About the Role As a Sous Chef your day will be focused on the running, training and development of the team to deliver our desserts and pastries to the resort. Set up and preparation of menus items ready for food service, numbers based on hotel occupancy for the resort Cooking and delivering beautifully crafted food using the best ingredients sourced from local suppliers Responsibility for running a safe and compliant kitchen Running a section of the kitchen throughout a busy service and providing support to your teammates to ensure a fast and accurate delivery Management, training and development Opportunities to order stock, write menus alongside the kitchen managers, implement menu ideas Deputising for the Head Chef About you The ideal candidate will have experience in as a Pastry Sous Chef or above and possess excellent communication and presentation skills. In addition, you will be: An inspirational leader, a quick thinker and a brilliant communicator Passionate about fine food and working with seasonal ingredients Standards-driven, with a fantastic eye for detail Experienced in taking ownership over your section and working towards guidelines of portion control including weights and measurements and logging all wastage for more accurate GP % Able to develop strong relationships with your team, and colleagues Proficient in understanding of COSHH and HACCP on food storage. Belfry Benefits Learning & Development We inspire and develop our team through on-the-job coaching & mentoring, in-house training and provide access to our online learning platform, The Belfry Campus. We offer apprenticeships in a host of subjects delivering nationally recognised qualifications to help advance careers, and our LEAD development programme empowers and inspires our teams to grow from Team Member through to Executive roles. We aim to promote internally where possible, nurture ambition and ensure all our team looking to progress have development plans in place, to support you to achieve your potential. Wellness We prioritise your wellbeing with discounted gym memberships and wellness programmes for personal growth. Partnering with The Burnt Chef Project, we offer mental health support and access to funded counselling. Our healthcare schemes include life assurance, 24-hour GP services, and health cash-plans, while our Menopause Support programme provides tailored assistance. With Wagestream access, you can easily track earnings, manage savings, and access wages on your terms, promoting financial wellness. Our Cycle2Work scheme supports sustainable travel for environmental and team wellbeing. Showing our appreciation We appreciate our team with our annual Belfry Awards, long service recognition, and extra holidays for loyalty and team events. Enjoy discounts at our resort's restaurants, bars, spa, and golf, for you and your friends & family. Access to Perkbox provides discounts & vouchers for everyday use plus on the spot rewards for your hard work. We provide free parking, a subsidised taxi service, and complimentary meals during shifts. Making a difference We are
The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning hotel, home to 300+ luxurious bedrooms and suites, several restaurants and bars, events and meetings spaces, a leisure club and spa. Our three golf courses, including The Brabazon, are recognised as world-class, and home to this year's Betfred British Masters. Whether you're drawn to our iconic golf courses, the serenity of the spa, the excitement of guest services, or our behind-the-scenes operations, there's a place for you in our vibrant team. We are writing a new and exciting chapter in the history of The Belfry. A major expansion and renovation project has begun at our resort, due for completion in Autumn 2025. With a substantial investment in excess of £80 million, we are enriching our resort including the addition of a new event space, The Masters Suite, 149 extra bedrooms, a state-of-the-art leisure club, and much more. We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we do our guests. That's why we were named in the 2024 Caterer's Top 30 Best Places to Work, as well as Springboard's 2024 Best Employer. So, join us on our journey as we unveil a new and unparalleled resort. At The Belfry, our flagship restaurant, the Ryder Restaurant holds 2 AA rosettes and serves 700 meals daily with a buffet for hotel guests and conference delegates. Skilled chefs use fresh ingredients to create innovative dishes. We also offer four other unique food outlets: Sam's Bar & Kitchen for classic pub-style dining, Rocca's for Italian cuisine, The Brabazon Bar for handcrafted Afternoon Teas, and the Pastry Kitchen for desserts. Our Banqueting team caters to various events, ensuring seamless experiences. Join our Kitchen team to learn from talented chefs and grow your culinary career, whether you're seasoned or just starting out. The Pastry Kitchen The Pastry Kitchen is a small but perfectly formed kitchen that produces desserts, pastries, cakes and sweet treats for the whole resort. Working alongside a great team of chefs, you will work together to deliver a variety of hand-crafted desserts to all of our food and beverage outlets.Our pastry kitchen produces a high volume of pastry and sweets to a very high standard, the team is headed up by our amazingly talented head pastry chef, who is passionate about developing our teams knowledge and skills to make our team the best patissiers in the business. Salary The on-target earning potential for this role is £39,186.44 annual salary, compromising of a base salary of £36,341.00 plus a qualified estimate of £2,845.44 gratuities per annum. About the Role As a Sous Chef your day will be focused on the running, training and development of the team to deliver our desserts and pastries to the resort. Set up and preparation of menus items ready for food service, numbers based on hotel occupancy for the resort Cooking and delivering beautifully crafted food using the best ingredients sourced from local suppliers Responsibility for running a safe and compliant kitchen Running a section of the kitchen throughout a busy service and providing support to your teammates to ensure a fast and accurate delivery Management, training and development Opportunities to order stock, write menus alongside the kitchen managers, implement menu ideas Deputising for the Head Chef About you The ideal candidate will have experience in as a Pastry Sous Chef or above and possess excellent communication and presentation skills. In addition, you will be: An inspirational leader, a quick thinker and a brilliant communicator Passionate about fine food and working with seasonal ingredients Standards-driven, with a fantastic eye for detail Experienced in taking ownership over your section and working towards guidelines of portion control including weights and measurements and logging all wastage for more accurate GP % Able to develop strong relationships with your team, and colleagues Proficient in understanding of COSHH and HACCP on food storage. Belfry Benefits Learning & Development We inspire and develop our team through on-the-job coaching & mentoring, in-house training and provide access to our online learning platform, The Belfry Campus. We offer apprenticeships in a host of subjects delivering nationally recognised qualifications to help advance careers, and our LEAD development programme empowers and inspires our teams to grow from Team Member through to Executive roles. We aim to promote internally where possible, nurture ambition and ensure all our team looking to progress have development plans in place, to support you to achieve your potential. Wellness We prioritise your wellbeing with discounted gym memberships and wellness programmes for personal growth. Partnering with The Burnt Chef Project, we offer mental health support and access to funded counselling. Our healthcare schemes include life assurance, 24-hour GP services, and health cash-plans, while our Menopause Support programme provides tailored assistance. With Wagestream access, you can easily track earnings, manage savings, and access wages on your terms, promoting financial wellness. Our Cycle2Work scheme supports sustainable travel for environmental and team wellbeing. Showing our appreciation We appreciate our team with our annual Belfry Awards, long service recognition, and extra holidays for loyalty and team events. Enjoy discounts at our resort's restaurants, bars, spa, and golf, for you and your friends & family. Access to Perkbox provides discounts & vouchers for everyday use plus on the spot rewards for your hard work. We provide free parking, a subsidised taxi service, and complimentary meals during shifts. Making a difference We are
