Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced, talented and motivated Head Chef to run our dynamic kitchen, which serves up elevated pub grub and high end specials seven days a week alongside award-winning local beer. As the Head Chef, you will work with the General Manager to deliver an exceptional experience for our customers. You will be excited to create and deliver delicious seasonal menu's and weekly specials, have full P&L accountability for purchasing, pricing and ordering, be capable of managing and training a young team, ensure EHO compliance, be responsible for recruitment, training and rota's. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be excited to make this kitchen their own and motivate and inspire the rest of the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, deliver, ordering and costings.
- Take charge of the kitchen, ensuring smooth operation and consistent food quality.
- Implementation and perfection of menus, including creating specials, and event catering menus alongside seasonal offerings.
- Ensure proper execution of recipes, portioning and presentation standards.
- Coach and mentor junior kitchen staff, ensuring they meet culinary standards and operate efficiently, whilst staying inspired and supported.
- Recruit and train new kitchen staff and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
- Ordering, liaising with suppliers and price negotiatiom, monthly stocktakes and managing inventory and the minimizing of food waste.
- Help monitor food costs, ensuring budget adherence without compromising quality and achieving targetted GP's.
- Ensure that all food is prepared in a clean and hygienic manner, following food safety and sanitation regulations and all paperwork is complete, available and managed in their absence.
- Maintain high levels of cleanliness in all kitchen areas and enforce proper hygiene practices among kitchen staff.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, or similar role in a high-volume kitchen.
- Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety regulations, and kitchen management.
- Ability to lead and inspire a team while working efficiently under pressure.
- Creative and passionate about developing innovative dishes which will inspire customers to return again and again.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a kitchen environment as a Head Chef
- Proficiency in culinary techniques and food production and relavent qualifications.
- Strong knowledge of food safety practices
- Excellent team management and supervisory skills
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality setting and to co-ordinate and manage the expectations of the customer - in conjunction with a skilled and experienced FOH team
Hours:
48 Hours over 4/5. Must be able to work weekends.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £37,500.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Culinary experience: 2 years (required)
- Cooking: 2 years (required)
- Food preparation: 1 year (required)
- Leadership: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
