Head Chef WatchHouse
WatchHouse is an industry leading group of specialty
coffee & brunch houses across London, with a flagship house in Bath. We are
looking for passionate and skilled Head Chefs to join our team in Bath.
WatchHouse is located in the centre of Bath serving specialty coffee along with seasonal brunch dishes and homemade bakes on the counter. As a Head Chef at WatchHouse you’ll execute a diverse menu making most of our items from scratch as well as motivating and engaging your team. It’s your job to embrace that
philosophy and help us to redefine the way customers think about brunch food by
producing and serving plates that are vibrant, full of flavour, provenance and
made with the passion and care that is so prominent throughout WatchHouse.
In short, at WatchHouse
you can expect:
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A truly wonderful bunch
of people that you’ll get to work with.
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Guaranteed contracted
hours every week to suit you.
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Day shifts (No late nights!)
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Free coffee & WH
drinks (even on days off).
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Free lunch on every
shift!
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30% off food when you
aren’t working.
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30% off our WH retail
range.
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Full training in London and opportunities for career growth and development across the business.
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A higher share of the
service charge.
Key aspects of the role:
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The ability to cook and present dishes, in line with
specification, in a busy environment.
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The capability to deliver food GP% to budget.
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Stocktaking and management of stock control.
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A strong understanding of food health and safety.
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Working 5 days out of 7
(including weekends), from open til 3:30 pm on weekdays and 4:30 pm on
weekends.
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Maintain Food Hygiene
standards, Health & Safety standards, and ensure proper food safety
standards in the kitchen by implementing and following our policies and
procedures, labelling, rotation, and cleaning routines, amongst others.
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Always proactive and
professional. Calm under pressure, you demonstrate organisation, preparation,
and efficiency during busy periods, and take pleasure and pride in the job that
you do.
Professional Qualifications / Experience Preferred
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Previous leadership
experience in a brunch style or food service kitchen within a high-end food
& beverage environment; which includes working within a kitchen team.
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Exemplary standards of personal hygiene and presentation.
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Excellent communication skills
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Ability to recruit, train and coach junior team members.
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Understanding of Food
Hygiene standards, Health & Safety standards. Certification will be
required.
Working at
WatchHouse.
WatchHouse was born from a passion to do better. Diligence and attention
to detail are paramount to what we do, we focus on the detail. We strive for
perfection. We really care.
We are a people first business, curious and interested in those around
us. We treat everyone with respect. We pride ourselves on creating an
environment where diversity is celebrated, equality is insisted and inclusion
expected.
A company where we believe in having the right person in the role;
personality and individuality at the top of the list of what we are looking for
in applications and throughout our hiring process.
We also know that everyone is different, and we value and respect
diversity, standing up for equality and standing against any form of
discrimination.
Decisions about and the treatment of people at work should be based on
the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviour- these should be
assessed against the WatchHouse job description requirements for each
individual role.
We are always patient and considerate towards others. Encouraging,
approachable and communicating brilliantly. We strive to be the best we can be,
by giving and receiving regular and honest feedback in a professional manner.
We plan ahead, prioritise and are mindful and respect the time of
others. We complete every task to the best of our ability. Always happy to ask
for help, work in cohesion with other people/departments and share successes.
We work to make WatchHouse an environment of trust and comradery, where
others are inspired to play their part in working effectively together.
Building strong relationships with others and demonstrating positive energy. We
recognise and value the contribution of others across the business, working
together to deliver the Modern Coffee experience to each and every person
touched by our business.
Our four core values - passion, can do, diligence and empathy - are what
makes WatchHouse who we are. Our decisions are made based on these principles.
To grow and succeed at WatchHouse, it is imperative that these values also
resonate strongly with you, and can drive your ambition in the same way they do
ours.