Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
Location: Colchester, CO5
Hours: 30 per week
Salary: £14.00 per hour
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. If you are motivated, creative, and have proven experience in managing a busy kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals.
* Plan menus that are nutritious, varied, and cost-effective.
* Oversee food preparation, presentation, and portion control.
* Ensure compliance with food hygiene, safety, and health regulations.
* Manage stock control, ordering, and budgeting effectively.
* Support, train, and develop junior kitchen staff.
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting.
* NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent qualification (desirable).
* Strong leadership and organisational skills.
* Excellent knowledge of kitchen health and safety standards.
* A passion for delivering outstanding food and service.
Job Types: Permanent
Pay: £14 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person