Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager / Head Chef - or an experienced Kitchen Team Leader who is ready to take their next step.

You must be a natural leader and able to work in a busy kitchen to manage, support and train your team effectively, with a good food knowledge and skill, and up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety, H&S knowledge.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

DELIVER OUSTANDING PRODUCT AND SERVICE QUALITY

Be able to prepare all food items required for service to the correct specification, quality and presentation consistently, every time. Have a complete knowledge of all recipe specifications and preparation/cooking procedures with regards to specified sections. Adhere to all recipe specifications at all times, including those for customers with allergies and gluten free requirements. Produce food items within the required service time. Have full knowledge of new products and specials. Follow communication from Executive Chef/Manager on Duty to ensure all catering, hot and cold counter dishes are prepared appropriately. Actively minimize spoilage and wastage, ensuring the freshness and suitability of all products used by the section through proper storage. Exercise accurate portion control. Be able to set up the sections efficiently and completely, as required. Keep section and refrigerators clean at all times in accordance with the cleaning schedule and any reasonable management request. Empty trash bins when required, ensuring appropriate health, safety and hygiene practices are followed.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Keep the kitchen sections clean, safe, and hygienic at all times. Follow correct practices with dangerous machinery, as appropriate for the section. Report any malfunctioning or unsafe equipment immediately to a Manager. Comply withall Company procedures, particularly food hygiene, health and safety and licensing legislation. Restock using FIFO (First In First Out) and follow Afrikana`s standards with regards to product placement in the fridges/walk in. Be familiar with appropriate Department of Health requirements. To work in a safe manner at all times. If requested, complete due diligence diary entries.

FINANCE AND ADMINISTAION

Ensure sufficient food pars, minimizing spoilage and recording all wastage. Establish a practical, methodical, and effective approach when customer orders come through the iiKO system. Check deliveries by suppliersand reject any unacceptable items. Follow the opening, closing and handover checklists to support continuity in the Restaurant. Deliver food costs

HUMAN RESOURCES AND TRAINING

Support the training of new trainees. Act as a role model to all new employees, by showing a positive approach to teamwork through excellent team support and communication. Attend department and restaurant meetings when required. Have a positive approach to communication with all departments. To proactively attend relevant training courses, be responsive to all training provided and implement learnings in the Restaurant.

GENERAL

Take ownership for all tasks, duties and responsibilities assigned to you, ensuring they are successfully completed, in a timely manner, to the required standard. To always be positive and take a hands on, proactive approach to the job role. Communicate with any customers and the team in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner at all times. Communicate any potential problems to the Executive Chef or Sous Chef. Ensure you are always acting as a team player, seeking out opportunities to support your colleagues and maintain standards in the Restaurant. Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen at all times. Adhere to all company rules and regulations and procedures. Actively comply with all reasonable requests or communications from a Manager on Duty.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Required:

Have an enthusiastic demeanour. Have attention to detail and a focus on quality. Show willingness to follow recipes to specification. Possess a positive, can do and open attitude. Work in a professional yet friendly manner. Have appropriate communication skills and be able to liaise with the team. Be a hardworking team player. Demonstrate the ability to learn and adapt. Be clean, hygienic, and well presented.

OUR EXPECTATIONS

You will be expected to demonstrate hard work within a fun environment where passion for excellence, hard work, honesty and determination are the norm.

You will represent the restaurant with inspiring leadership, passion, energy and knowledge, ensuring every customer has a great experience.

You will have a good grasp of the business and understand and maintain the core KPIs including food costs, food preparation times, maintaining excellent ratings etc.

The company will also ask you to perform duties and tasks that are not listed within this job description which you will need to carry out as part of your role.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We want our staff to enjoy coming to work and provide a friendly supportive environment for you to work in. You will have a very close and personal relationship with the Restaurant Manager and directors, who will support you in running the restaurant and also provide you with any training you need to perform your job well. For those keen to develop, you'll have the opportunity to learn new skills and grow your career.

In addition, we also offer a performance-based bonus.

If you have proven Kitchen Manager experience, and you are passionate about quality food, outstanding service and being a great kitchen manager, then please apply today.

Next, we'll review your details and if successful we'll invite you for an interview to learn more about you and your experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus Quarterly bonus Tips
Benefits:

Discounted or free food Store discount
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability
Application question(s):

How do you plan to travel to and from work? Are you able to travel home safely at 1am after the restaurant closes?
Experience:

Kitchen management: 6 years (required)
Work Location: In person