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- Permanent Contract: Enjoy job security with a 40-hour week, primarily during evenings and weekends.
- Culinary Excellence: Work in a live kitchen, creating exceptional dishes that captivate diners.
- Professional Growth: Join a respected brand inspired by five-star hotels, known for elevating the buffet concept with global flavors.
- Competitive Salary and Bonuses: Earn up to £45,000 annually, with additional performance bonuses and tips.
Role Overview:
The Head Chef will lead kitchen operations with a hands-on approach, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation. Expertise in Asian and Indian cuisines is highly desirable, as these are popular offerings at the restaurant. The role involves managing a team, overseeing rotas, and maintaining essential paperwork.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain agreed food standards at all times.
- Ensure the kitchen fabric and equipment are safe, clean, and fully functional.
- Monitor delivery quality and take necessary actions.
- Comply with HACCP and health and safety procedures.
- Control stock levels and food ordering to minimise wastage.
- Follow and maintain Food Safety Management Procedures.
- Recruit, monitor, and train staff.
- Analyse market trends to develop and update menus.
- Liaise with floor staff and other departments for smooth service.
- Optimise outlet profitability and control costs in line with the budget.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Minimum Level 2 in Health & Safety and HACCP.
- Food Safety Level 3 certification.
- Strong leadership, motivational, and teamwork skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Flexible attitude and excellent communication skills.
- Experience in relevant culinary disciplines.
Desirable Attributes:
- Departmental training experience.
- Proficiency in various cuisines.
- Computer literacy.
Work Schedule:
- Day shifts on weekends.
- Evening shifts during the week.
- Weekend availability required.
Join a team that values culinary excellence and professional growth. Apply now to become part of a dynamic and expanding restaurant chain.
