Overview
Due to a change in circumstance, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team and an additional Sous Chef to join the team. The ideal candidate for the head chef position will possess strong leadership qualities, extensive culinary expertise ideally in a care home setting, and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role involves overseeing the entire kitchen operation, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation, while fostering a positive and efficient work environment. The Head Chef will play a key role in menu development, staff supervision, and maintaining the restaurant’s reputation for excellence.
The Sous Chef will work alongside an existing Sous Chef assisting the Head Chef with kitchen operations, management, menu development, menu development while ensuring high culinary standards.
Responsibilities
- Head Chef to lead and manage the kitchen team by example, including chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants, ensuring smooth daily operations
- Oversee food preparation and cooking processes to uphold quality standards and consistency
- Develop innovative menus in collaboration with management that reflect current culinary trends and the residents preferences
- Supervise food production to ensure timely service without compromising quality or safety
- Maintain strict adherence to food safety regulations and hygiene standards across all kitchen activities
- Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and control food costs effectively
- Train and mentor staff to enhance their skills, promote teamwork, and ensure compliance with health and safety policies
- Monitor kitchen performance metrics using Centrim Life and implement improvements as necessary
- Uphold the restaurant’s brand standards through presentation, taste, and overall dining experience
- Qualifications
- Proven supervising experience within a busy restaurant, hospitality environment, ideally in a care home setting
- Culinary experience with a strong background in food production and preparation
- Demonstrated team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff
- Solid knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in hygiene standards
- Experience in menu development, cooking techniques, and restaurant operations
- Excellent leadership qualities with the ability to organise workload efficiently under pressure
- Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with team members and management
- Formal culinary qualifications or relevant certifications are desirable
These positions offer an exciting opportunity for dedicated professionals to lead and join a dynamic culinary team in delivering outstanding dining experiences in a leading local Nursing Home.
Please state whether you are applying for the Head Chef or Sous Chef position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £33,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
