Head Chef - Europe
- Employer
- Scott Dunn
- Location
- Europe
- Salary
- Very Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- 20 Oct 2018
Head Chef - Austria
RESORT: ST ANTON (AUSTRIA)
We are recruiting for Winter 2018/2019 now!
If you are a creative chef and want a challenging role which also involves mentoring a junior chef, then look no further. Working in one of our luxury ski chalets in the premier ski resort of St Anton, this is a fantastic chance to create and design new dishes in an exciting environment and to pass on your expertise and knowledge to your second chef.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that all our guests benefit from the highest possible level of Scott Dunn service
- Menu design and planning
- All the food and domestic product shopping for your chalet
- Mentor and work with a second chef
- Provide continental/cooked breakfast as well as dishes from the specials menu
- Bake a fresh cake and biscuits for afternoon tea
- Provide canapés and a 4 or 5 course dinner with cheese (6 days per week)
- Provide children’s dinner if and when appropriate
- Ensure that all guests’ dietary requirements are understood and catered for
- Assist in keeping your chalet clean and tidy at all times creating a warm, friendly environment
- Be responsible for all budgeting in your chalet
- Provide weekly accounts
ABILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS
- An attitude whereby ‘nothing is too much trouble’
- Plan, cook and produce meals to a high standard
- Team player
- Excellent guest relations and interpersonal skills
- Good self motivation
- Organised, highly flexible and pro-active
- Patient, diplomatic and eager to set an exceptional example as a mentor
- Ability to remain calm and tactful under pressure
- Impeccable personal presentation
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- A recognised catering qualification such as NVQ or City & Guild Chef qualification, cooking certificate or extensive experience in a professional kitchen
- Minimum of 1 year working experience with a qualification or 2 years without a qualification
- Available for the whole season – November until the end of April
- UK/EU passport
Please note, a cook test assessment in London will be part of the recruitment process.
DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES
- Work experience in Michelin starred establishments, functions, corporate hospitality, yachts, previous ski seasons and luxury travel companies
- Previous hospitality or customer service experience
- Second language – German / French
- A full UK/EU driving licence
PACKAGE AND BENEFITS
In order to recruit the best people and deliver our product, Scott Dunn offers a very attractive remuneration package. All of our team members are offered:
- A competitive salary
- Live out accommodation
- Full area lift pass
- Ski/board equipment hire
- Full insurance (covering you in and out of work)
- Return travel
- Stylish uniform
- Comprehensive training course
- All food on working days
- Career progression with summer opportunities in our Mediterranean programme
Unfortunately we cannot accept applications from holders of UK working visas.
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