We are looking for an experienced head chef to head up the kitchen in a very busy high volume day time only restaurant serving all fresh food menus, including baking.
You will be responsible for training and developing the team, managing every aspect of the kitchen and working closely with the group catering manager.
A massive bonus is that this is a day time only restaurant, so you won't work any evenings ever!!
You will need your own transport to get here.
Benefits:
Great work life balance - alternate weekends off
Free parking
Company pension
Company discounts
As the Head Chef, you will lead the team in all areas of food production. A true foodie, you will bring your personality to the kitchen inspiring and motivating your team's passion to produce freshly cooked, fabulous food.
They are a great company and bunch of people to work for with strong values centred around quality, people, sustainability and customer service.
As Head Chef you will:
Lead the daily operation of the kitchen, you will be hands on.
Manage the GP and all costs and budgets.
Recruit, train, develop and lead your team.
Monitor stock levels and manage stock orders
Carry out weekly stock counts to ensure GP targets are achieved.
Have input into the menu
Manage the cleaning of equipment and working areas to the highest food hygiene standards.
Plan rotas and holidays to meet service level requirements
Work closely with the Catering Operations Manager to achieve the highest standards, service and sales.
We are looking for:
Successful and experienced Head Chef/Kitchen Manager with a background managing high volume fast paced kitchens.
Passion for cooking using fresh produce
Friendly, with an engaging personality and a genuine love for customer service.
Strong communicator who can motivate and develop their team to deliver results with enthusiasm
Knowledgeable in Food Hygiene and Health and Safety requirements.
Commercially aware to achieve sales and profit targets.
Passion for delivering the highest quality food and service.
This really is an amazing opportunity to join a fantastic operation in a customer focused business.
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Please note: You must be resident in the UK and eligible to work. We endeavor to respond to every application we receive, however unfortunately due to the high volume of responses to our advertisements we are sometimes unable to do this immediately so please bear with us.
Penny Cook Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, a recruitment agency dedicated to recruitment in the Hospitality Industry.
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