Head Chef - Salary 30,000 to 34,000 depending on experience
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Head Chef or Sous Chef looking to move up to join our team. The role will be 45 hours a week including evenings and weekends. Experience of working in a hotel or restaurant is essential.
Job Role:
Function:
Take overall responsibility of the Kitchen and all service deliverance
Lead from the front and by example at all times
Ability to adapt quickly to differing business needs
Coach and be a mentor other chefs reporting to the Head Chef.
Ensure all food outlets are delivering high standards, at all times
Ensure that the ordering & stock management process is in place
The kitchen is cleaned & maintained in accordance with hygiene regulations and house standards
Responsibilities:
Have a good sound knowledge of HACCP and COSHH
Being competent at all aspects of kitchen preparation
Any alterations to menus, specials are made and communicated to all Kitchen & FOH staff.
All kitchen staff are aware of their roles for the day and support where necessary
Ensuring kitchen is clean and in order, allocating cleaning jobs in accordance.
Work with the Maintenance Manager to ensure full functionality of the kitchen
Managing the team's development and performance
Organise staff when they arrive in the mornings allocating jobs that need to be done before the opening of the restaurant.
Undertaking the new staff inductions - giving out new starter forms.
Filling in daily temperature & weekly cleaning sheets correctly.
Dealing with staff work and personal problems efficiently and privately.
The general day-to-day running of the kitchen and staff to the standard that is expected.
Qualifications:
Experience as a Chef in a full-service restaurant or Hotel.
Experience in a Management role
Excellent communication and organization skills
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Dedicated to food quality and control
Strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation standards
Advanced Food Safety Certificate preferred.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract