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Overview
The Head Chef will be an experienced individual who ideally has worked within a branded hotel setting. Experience overseeing a multifaceted kitchen brigade and function is key, with a solid track record of managing high-volume conferences and banqueting. You will maintain a comprehensive understanding and management of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is a must. You will lead, motivate and inspire a team of chefs at all levels.
Day In The Life Of
Overall responsibility for the smooth operation of the hotel’s kitchen function. Ensure continual development of the kitchen’s offering and people, and overall responsibility for kitchen health and safety. Accountable for control of the kitchen including GP’s, food cost of sale, ordering and stock control. Responsible for successful visits by internal and external auditors, including Environmental Health Officers and branded Quality Assurance. Reporting to the Hotel’s General Manager the Head Chef is a senior role ensuring healthy, effective communication with other departments, especially the restaurant and Meetings & Events teams.
Example Key Responsibilities
* Monitor sales figures by menu item, review the profitability and popularity of dishes on all menus and make changes where applicable in conjunction with the General Manager and brand requirements.
* Participate in ideas and menus for all events and functions working closely with the Group F&B Development Manager.
* Supervise the kitchen brigade and present/hands-on during key operational periods.
* Monitor and manage kitchen standards, ensuring compliance with external and internal requirements.
* Payroll control and management, overseeing the kitchen rota.
* Control of food purchasing and stock management, working with senior management on this.
* Work with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
* Organise and supervise the training of kitchen staff, motivating all staff to increase skills in food preparation and kitchen management. Ensure all training is recorded and staff are reviewed within required time frames.
What You'll Get In Return
* Competitive pay and package including TRONC
* Exclusive Team Member discounted stays and 50% off F&B across the leaf HOSPITALITY portfolio
* Continuous learning & development opportunities
* Free access to 24/7 employee assistance program
* Additional annual leave and family leave
* Service bonus for 5 and 10 years up to £1K
* Team Member of the month - £100 and Team Member of the year - £500
* Uniform Provided
* Additional pension contribution
About leaf HOSPITALITY
leaf HOSPITALITY is a hotel management company with a simple value: be excellent. We work with branded and independent hotels, aiming to be a market leader where every team member delivers excellent service to guests, owners, and colleagues. #BeExcellent #BeHuman #HaveIntegrity #BeEntrepreneurial
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Hospitality
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