Head Chef
Location
Set in a lovely countryside location in the heart of Devon half way between Okehampton and Crediton.
Job Description
A rare opportunity to join as our Head Chef has arisen to join our busy Garden Restaurant and friendly team, due to retirement.
The role requires a friendly and calm individual with both exceptional proven people skills with excellent cooking skills, with experience in a fast-paced commercial cooking environment and still able to stand the fast pace.
You will be required to motivate and lead the kitchen team.
Extremely attractive working hours, 5 days per week including most weekends (but daytime hours, no evenings or nights), this is a permanent role on a contract.
No working on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Years Day. No split shifts. Daytime hours only. Spacious modern kitchen with air conditioning to work in.
Advanced catering experience, and team building ability are both essential.
Role and Responsibilities:
Create team spirit and harmony in the team to ensure a happy working environment.
Create attractive Menus according to the season, in line with customer needs. Our aim is to be a consistently good quality restaurant. We source quality local ingredients.
Costings and setting of retail prices in order to maximise profits.
Plan food preparation daily / weekly with team and delegate accordingly.
Train and supervise all team on Health and Safety Procedures, processes and record keeping (SFBB) to ensure we are compliant with all regulations.
Consistent excellence in display and presentation of food prepared
Effective stock ordering, receiving and controlling
Head cleaning rota & daily processes – lead by example, supervise and delegate to team, ensure carrying out off duties to maintain high level of cleanliness.
Lead waste management – recycle food to avoid wastage, lead recycling of packaging
Communicate daily specials to front of house supervisors to ensure the menu boards are updated every day.
Lead daily team briefings on prep/jobs to be done that day
Develop ways to promote the restaurant, especially to increase trade during the Winter months
Prioritising tasks and delegating effectively
Key competencies required to do the role:
Customer service excellence. Go the extra mile.
Catering executional excellence.
Excellent attention to detail.
Cooking technical excellence.
Ability to keep up with a fast pace.
Excellent people & communication skills.
Excellent organisational skills, and administration skills.
Meeting deadlines & commitments.
Problem-solving and decision-making.
Energy, determination and work-rate. A positive, can-do attitude is critical.
Steadiness under pressure.
Must be a team-player and a natural leader. Lead by example, develop others.
Open to others’ ideas.
Strong commercial judgement
Adaptability & flexibility. Open to change.
Integrity & honesty
Salary is c.£31,000-£35,000 per annum
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent
Pay: £31,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Are you used to operating in a fast paced environment while remaining calm?
- How many covers are you typically responsible for?
- Do you have a full, valid driving licence?
- Can you easily commute to our location at EX17 6LA?
- Have you got experience of organising and getting the best out of teams?
Experience:
Work Location: In person
