Here at Lavender Hotels we have a vacancy for a Roaming Chef working across our 4 sites. You will manage the kitchen at The Old Mill Hotel. You will be required to cover in our other sites when business demands. This role has a 40-hour contract with paid overtime. Salary for this role is negotiable dependant on experience. A performance related bonus scheme is in place.
Key Responsibilities:
· Ensure consistent and smooth running of food production
· Ensure effective stock purchase, its receipt and storage
· Ensure that working areas are always kept clean
· Assist other kitchen staff as need arises
· Supervise performance of kitchen staff to ensure proper activity
· Perform other administrative tasks as will be communicated by superiors
· Designing menus with correct costings
· Ensure the kitchen hit's targets in relation to GP and wage percentages
· Ensure that required standards are adhered to in the production and preparation of food – in quality, quantity and safety
· Work towards exceeding customer's expectation by encouraging and promoting high level of service
· Ensure all complaints, inquiries, and suggestions by customers are attended to accordingly
· Give appropriate support or guidance to members of kitchen when need arises
· Resolve possible disputes within the kitchen and report any unresolved
· Promote good team spirit regularly
· Ensure all dishes are prepared according to specification and served at the correct quality, portion size, and temperature
· Responsible for the preparation of kitchen cleaning rosters and the supervision of cleaning schedules
· Prepare substitute items
· Ensure that the kitchen staff work harmoniously in order to ensure timely production of quality foods
· Ensure proper arrangement and garnishing of food
· Manage food logs
· Monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared
· Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training employee cooks
· Report the need for maintenance to appropriate staff
Previous Experience:
Previous experience in a fast paced fresh food environment is essential. Previous success in the role of Head Chef. The candidate will have the ability to prepare food to a high standard. They will have good communication skills and be able to manage and motivate a team.
Benefits:
· Staff discount at 4 properties
· Meals on duty provided
· Opportunities to progress
· Free parking
· Uniform provided
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Cooking: 3 years (required)
* Food safety: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person