Head of Food

Head of Food Competitive Salary plus annual performance bonus and fantastic benefits Come and join a 3 Michelin Key establishment If you have the skills, experience and energy to lead our Food and Beverage offering - we want to hear from you. Send us a short video explaining why you're the best candidate. Our Head of Food Reporting to our Hospitality CEO, we are looking for a highly motivated and passionate leader to oversee ethos, quality and methodology of the Food programme across the Newt Estate. Acting as a lynchpin for all operational departments the Head of Food will influence ingredient and retail procurement, product and recipe development, and menus across all F&B outlets and work closely with our Head of Production to have creative input in to the expansion of our Newt Products within our Commerce Business. Key Responsibilities Influencing at every stage of our menu development and food offering, influencing ingredients and retail procurement, product and recipe development and menus across all restaurants and F&B Outlets. Be a champion of Somerset, searching out and developing relationships with the best producers, growers and makers in the county. Working closely with our Head Of Production in creating and expanding the development of a high quality range of newt products for our ecommerce, retail and estate business. Overseeing all our Head Chefs and kitchen teams ensuring a joined up and consistent approach to the Newts food programme. Providing mentoring, coaching guidance and support to our brigade of Estate chefs. Ensuring they understand our ethos, develop their skills and receive recognition for excellent performance. Supporting the future development of Chefs through our Chef Academy Programme and Apprenticeship programmes. As a major stakeholder in the business, with significant influence, it is also important that the Head of Food has a forward thinking and innovative approach to sustainability. What we're looking for Experience of leading and motivating a large team Great presentation skills, at ease with being on camera An excellent problem solver and key influencer A passion for food and sustainability Track record of P&Ls Commercial Acumen, constantly looking for ways to improve Strong Coaching and Mentor Where you'll be working - Food and Beverage at The Newt Food & Beverage is at the heart of the Estate and encompasses a multitude of venues including 4 restaurants; Botanical Rooms , Farmyard , Garden Café and the Creamery and our production and retail food outlets including our Bakery, Cyder Bar, Gelateria & our Roman Villa & Story of Gardening Museums. As an estate, we continue to enhance and increase our offering with prime focus on creating special culinary experiences, inspired from the land around us. Our kitchens forge close relationships with our farming and production teams and source local artisans to create truly unique products and dining experiences here in Somerset. What we can offer you A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally. Stay in shape with our complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pool s and our exclusive benefit of 50% of Spa Treatments. Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases. Discover exclusive perks with our Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants. The opportunity to ensure your views are heard and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room. Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme Newt Awards with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay. Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting , to name but a few. Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team Who are we? - The Newt in Somerset Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences. TPBN1_UKCT