Head Chef
Job Introduction
The Albion Hotel, Freshwater, renowned for delivering fresh, innovative, and high-quality food experiences.
As theHead Chef, you will showcase your creativity and originality using local produce. We expect you to inspire your team, your front-of-house staff and even the guests you serve.
You need to be an enthusiastic individual, self-motivated and passionate.
Your role will be to champion food safety and health standards.
Your role will be to balance guest expectations in an ever-changing, seasonal environment.
Outgoing, camera-friendly Chefs will be preferred; your personality should shine through.
There are multiple opportunities to grow within this new business.
What youll do:
Coordinate and direct all core culinary activities within the Albion Hotel and other assigned locations.
Manage and control services to meet performance, qualitative, and financial targets.
Drive revenue opportunities through commercial initiatives, labour efficiency, and effective operations.
Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers, colleagues & community.
Recruit, develop, and manage kitchen staff, ensuring excellence and addressing performance issues promptly and fairly.
Identify organic growth and new business opportunities.
Ensure exceptional food hygiene, health, safety, and environmental practices.
What you bring:
NVQ Level 2 or above in Food Production certificate or equivalent.
Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate.
Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
Proven experience as a Chef in a busy, client-facing environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective teamwork.
Flexibility to work under pressure and across various shifts and service times.
Direct management experience of chefs and kitchen brigade.
Strong leadership abilities, setting and maintaining high standards.
Proficient in time management and organisational skills.
Analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to implement innovative solutions.
PC literate.
Advanced Food Safety or Health and Safety qualification
What we offer:
Up to £55,000 DOE + Excellent benefits package
Package Description
48 Hours per week
Any 5 days out of 7 - 9:00-23:30
Shifts are as necessary to support with business requirements
Full uniform supplied
Full training provided
Annual leave April -March 28 days per calendar year
Company pension scheme supplied by NEST
Training, development, and progression opportunities
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