Head Chef Role
We are seeking a creative and experienced head chef to join our team. As head chef, you will manage the back-of-house. You will run the daily operations of the kitchen, manage the kitchen staff to ensure that the highest quality of food is served to our guests, and ensure that all food and labour cost goals are met.
Head Chef Duties
· Direct all kitchen operations, including fresh food preparation of a la carte menu and banqueting.
· Maintain kitchen equipment as needed
· Supervise chefs and KPs
· Resolve issues as they arise to ensure the continuation of foodservice
· Maintain control of the kitchen to ensure efficiency
· Plan menus and set prices based on the availability of ingredients
· Make sure that all staff adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations to ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen
· Inspect raw and cooked food to guaranty quality
· Collaborate with the general manager and owner to aline kitchen operations with the overarching goals of the establishment
· Direct monthly inventory
· Maintain vender relationships
· Recruit and train chefs and kitchen staff
Head Chef Requirements
· Ability to remain productive in a high pressure environment
· Strong attention to detail
· Creativity
· Ability to oversee and manage kitchen operations
Head Chef Qualifications
The education and formal qualifications for Head Chefs might include the following:
· A Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery, or Hospitality Management
· Two A Levels
· Four GCSEs/High School Diploma
Head Chef Desired Experience
The relevant experience of a Head Chef might include working in roles such as Executive Chef, where the individual could develop their food production, leadership, and organisation skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £36,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- head chef: 6 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Hygiene Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
