Job Description

Here at Lavender Hotels we have a vacancy for a Roaming Chef working across our 4 sites. You will manage the kitchen at The Old Mill Hotel. You will be required to cover in our other sites when business demands. This role has a 40-hour contract with paid overtime. Salary for this role is negotiable dependant on experience. A performance related bonus scheme is in place.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure consistent and smooth running of food production

Ensure effective stock purchase, its receipt and storage

Ensure that working areas are always kept clean

Assist other kitchen staff as need arises

Supervise performance of kitchen staff to ensure proper activity

Perform other administrative tasks as will be communicated by superiors

Designing menus with correct costings

Ensure the kitchen hit's targets in relation to GP and wage percentages

Ensure that required standards are adhered to in the production and preparation of food - in quality, quantity and safety

Work towards exceeding customer's expectation by encouraging and promoting high level of service

Ensure all complaints, inquiries, and suggestions by customers are attended to accordingly

Give appropriate support or guidance to members of kitchen when need arises

Resolve possible disputes within the kitchen and report any unresolved

Promote good team spirit regularly

Ensure all dishes are prepared according to specification and served at the correct quality, portion size, and temperature

Responsible for the preparation of kitchen cleaning rosters and the supervision of cleaning schedules

Prepare substitute items

Ensure that the kitchen staff work harmoniously in order to ensure timely production of quality foods

Ensure proper arrangement and garnishing of food

Manage food logs

Monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared

Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training employee cooks

Report the need for maintenance to appropriate staff

Previous Experience:

Previous experience in a fast paced fresh food environment is essential. Previous success in the role of Head Chef. The candidate will have the ability to prepare food to a high standard. They will have good communication skills and be able to manage and motivate a team.

Benefits:

Staff discount at 4 properties

Meals on duty provided

Opportunities to progress

Free parking

Uniform provided

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Gym membership On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Experience:

Cooking: 3 years (required) Food safety: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RC25