Position Overview
Join us as a Night Chef at Coworth Park Hotel, recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in 2024. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.
We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Night Chef you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You’ll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.
What you'll get
As a Night Chef at Coworth Park, here are just some of the great benefits you will receive:
Competitive salary per annum + estate service charge + retention bonus
Complimentary stays with breakfast included in all 9 Dorchester Collection hotels – stay twice a year at each hotel!
50% off at bars and restaurants within all of our Dorchester Collection hotels
£1,000 Refer a friend bonus scheme; including £200 tax free on their first day
World class learning and development opportunities
Social events throughout the year, including our annual winter ball
Free Meals on Duty
Exclusive Access to a discount platform featuring 1000’s of retailers
What you'll do
You’ll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests:
You will be responsible for leading a section of the kitchen during evening service, and maintaining the kitchen throughout the night, to ensure our guests receive nothing but the best experience
You will also supervise, train and develop the Commis and Demi Chefs, to provide a gradual succession and learning path for these team members
Our values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us every day.
As a Breakfast Chef you’ll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy
You will have the opportunity to suggest new menu or recipe ideas to the senior members of the team, assisting in the development of new seasonal menus
The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Night Chef, but we’ll make sure you are provided with specifics on how to care for our hotel
What you'll bring
You’ll bring your unique personality and passion to the role and the team:
You have an eye for detail, and passion for excellent food service
Communication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. You have great communication skills with a strong customer service ethic
You enjoy working within a team whilst still having the responsibility of solo tasks
You have the ability to remain positive within challenging situations
