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HEAD CHEF
Indian restaurant-New Opening
We are looking for a talented Head Chef with excellent experience of North Indian cuisine for a new 70-cover, casual fine dining, restaurant opening soon. Menus showcase the best of Punjabi & Tandoori dishes, Karahi and open fire cooking with the focus on strong flavours and innovative presentation. There is dining on 2 floors and a private dining room, service is relaxed but professional and the restaurant offers a full take-away service too.
As Head Chef, you will be responsible for all aspects of the day to day running or the kitchen including:
- Managing and training the kitchen team
- All food prep & cooking, stock management & wastage
- Quality assurance
- The kitchen budget & G.P.
- Health, Safety and Food Hygiene
- Compliance with statutory regulations and legislation
- Maintaining a 5* food hygiene rating
- Managing all delivery orders within the company time frame
Required skills and experience:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Excellent knowledge of North Indian cuisine
- Passion and enthusiasm for food and quality,
- Good kitchen management experience
- Creative flair & attention to detail
- Team player with a strong work ethic
- Meticulous, organised and punctual
- Fluent English
Our ideal candidate with be an enthusiastic customer focused chef with excellent cook to order experience, strong kitchen management and a love of authentic Indian food capable of running a happy and efficient kitchen and meeting company targets.
Salary: Up to £50,000 + service charge
5-day week, straight shifts, closed Mondays.
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