Why Join Us?
· Great Pay & Excellent Tips: Earn a competitive wage plus share in generous tips.
· Brilliant Location: Work with breathtaking views overlooking Haslar Marina across to the Portsmouth skyline.
· Training & Development: Grow your skills in a professional, fast-paced environment.
If you’re passionate about food, drink, and delivering outstanding service, we want to hear from you!
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our culinary team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive culinary expertise, and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role involves overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring food safety standards are met, and maintaining high-quality food production. The Head Chef will play a pivotal role in menu development, being given the opportunity to reflect your skills and personality onto our menu. Staff supervision, training and maintaining the overall efficiency of the kitchen environment are also key to this role.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations
- Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to meet quality standards
- Manage food production processes, ensuring consistency and excellence in all dishes
- Develop innovative menus that align with current trends and customer preferences
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain high standards of hygiene
- Train, mentor, and evaluate kitchen staff to foster a motivated and skilled team
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely procurement of ingredients and kitchen supplies
- Monitor inventory levels and control costs effectively
- Assist in serving customers when necessary, ensuring excellent hospitality standards
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment at all times
Qualifications
- Proven supervising experience within a professional kitchen setting
- Extensive culinary experience with a strong background in food production and preparation
- Appropriate Food and Hygiene Certificates
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage a diverse team effectively
- Solid understanding of food safety regulations and best practices in hospitality environments
- Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is highly desirable
- Excellent cooking skills across various cuisines and techniques
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask under pressure
- Good communication skills to liaise effectively with staff and suppliers
- Passion for innovation in food presentation and menu development
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
