Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
Sanders Fish & Chips – Pool, Cornwall
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, including evenings and weekends
Start Date: Immediate
About the Role
Sanders Fish & Chips is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly organised Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead our busy kitchen team at our Pool restaurant and takeaway.
This is a hands-on management role, ideal for someone with previous experience in a fast-paced fish and chip shop or similar catering environment. You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality, excellent hygiene standards and an efficient, profitable service.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
* Prepare and cook high-quality fish and chips and other menu items to Sanders’ standards.
* Organise and oversee all daily food preparation to ensure service runs smoothly.
* Maintain consistently high food quality and presentation.
* Monitor stock levels and place orders with suppliers.
* Manage stock rotation, wastage and inventory to maximise gross profit margins.
* Ensure all food safety legislation is adhered to and maintain our 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating.
* Keep all Food Safety for Business documentation and records fully up to date.
* Maintain excellent cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen.
* Train, develop and motivate kitchen staff to achieve high standards.
* Produce staff rotas in conjunction with the Front of House Manager to ensure efficient staffing levels.
* Monitor labour costs and productivity.
* Ensure equipment is maintained and report any maintenance issues promptly.
* Lead by example, creating a positive, professional and hardworking team culture.
* Work closely with senior management to continually improve standards, efficiency and profitability.
Essential Requirements
* Previous experience managing a busy fish and chip shop or similar fast-paced catering operation.
* Excellent cooking and food preparation skills.
* Strong leadership and people management abilities.
* Good understanding of stock control, ordering and gross profit management.
* Knowledge of food safety legislation and HACCP procedures.
* Ability to work calmly under pressure during busy service periods.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Flexible approach to working evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in producing great food, enjoys leading a team and understands what it takes to run a successful, profitable kitchen. You should be proactive, reliable and passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences every day.
If you’re ready to take ownership of a busy, well-established kitchen and become an important part of the Sanders team, we’d love to hear from you.
Immediate start available.
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
