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Compensation & Benefits
- Annual Salary: £60,000 £65,000 based on a 48-hour work week, paid every 4 weeks (13 pay cycles annually)
- Annual Leave: 28 days paid holiday
- Incentives:
- Annual salary review
- Financial Well-being: Access to Wagestream, allowing early wage withdrawals (up to 50%)
- Training & Development:
- Internal training and structured development programmes
- Access to external training opportunities
- Clear career progression pathways
- Perks:
- Complimentary meals during shifts
- 50% discount when dining at any of our restaurants off-shift
- Benefits:
- Private pension scheme (optional)
- Flexible working arrangements
Purpose of the Role
The Head Chef holds a pivotal leadership position, responsible for steering the culinary team toward excellence. This role demands a dynamic individual who can lead by example, ensure high standards, and actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and development.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspire, motivate, and manage the kitchen team to exceed performance targets and uphold operational excellence.
- Guarantee strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
- Consistently maintain and elevate food quality and kitchen standards across all locations.
- Ensure complete compliance with internal policies and procedures, and provide regular, constructive feedback to the General Manager for their refinement.
- Cultivate a team culture that is welcoming, inclusive, and conducive to professional growth.
- Champion internal development by implementing structured training and progression plans.
- Lead regular team briefings and training sessions to promote knowledge sharing and cohesion.
- Ensure all kitchen staff complete onboarding training (e.g., Flow training) within established timeframes.
- Be a proactive ambassador for the Balans brand, fully embracing and promoting our mission and values.
Team Recruitment
In response to our commitment to maintaining high standards, we are entering a critical phase of recruitment. The successful candidate will play a leading role in the formation and recruitment of a new kitchen team. This includes:
- Participating in the hiring and onboarding of skilled chefs
- Shaping team dynamics and fostering a high-performance, collaborative work culture from the ground up.
- Collaborating with senior leadership and HR to ensure the new team structure aligns with both immediate operational needs and long-term strategic goals.
This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking Head Chef to leave a lasting impact by helping to build and lead a talented, motivated, and cohesive team from inception.
