Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO ESHER KT10 9QY. NO ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE

MUST HAVE A RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK FULL-TIME, SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE.

Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the kitchen team, providing guidance and support to ensure smooth operations
- Oversee food production, ensuring high quality and consistency in all dishes
- Create and develop menus, taking into consideration customer preferences and dietary restrictions
- Supervise food preparation and cooking processes to maintain efficiency and minimize waste
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
- Collaborate with other departments to coordinate special events or catering services
- Train and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment
- Manage inventory and control costs to meet budgetary goals

Experience:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a fast-paced culinary environment
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
- In-depth knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation techniques, and culinary trends
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively
- Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations while maintaining attention to detail
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with staff and management

Skills:
- Leadership: Ability to lead a team of kitchen staff, delegate tasks, and provide guidance.
- Kitchen: Proficient in all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking techniques, and equipment usage.
- Food Production: Experience in overseeing food production processes to ensure quality, consistency, and timeliness.
- Supervising: Skilled at supervising kitchen staff, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and resolving conflicts.
- Food Safety: Knowledge of food safety regulations and practices to maintain a safe working environment.
- Food Preparation: Proficiency in preparing a variety of dishes using different cooking methods.
- Culinary: Strong culinary skills with creativity in menu development and recipe creation.
- Team Management: Ability to train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff for optimal performance.
- Hospitality: Commitment to providing excellent customer service through exceptional culinary experiences.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Experience:

Chef: 3 years (required) Cooking: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person