Head Chef Ashby-de-la-Zouch Up to £37,000 per annum (DOE) Working Hours: Wednesday - Saturday between the hours of 10am - 10pm, Sundays between 9am - 5.30pm.
Some flexibilty required PERMANENT Benefits: 28 days annual leave inc Christmas Day Your birthday off Food discounts Company pension scheme Career progression Structured Working Week: Enjoy two consecutive days off with the flexibility to have 3 days off in a week every month.
Tips The Role: Are you ready to bring the freshness back to your career?
Do you have a passion for exquisite food and the leadership skills to inspire your team?
Due to an internal promotion of our clients current Head Chef, we are seeking a dynamic new Head Chef.
This well-planned transition ensures a smooth handover with robust support.
This is high end gastro restaurant and bar, requiring a strong, mature leader to take the reins.
Job Responsibilities: Food Safety: Ensure full compliance to maintain our 5-star food hygiene rating.
Collaborate with leadership and local EHO for monthly reviews.
Team Training: Train and empower your kitchen team to consistently deliver high-quality food in line with company specs.
Leadership: Lead from the front, fostering a strong partnership with your Sous Chef to build a positive, engaged kitchen team.
Kitchen Management: Oversee all kitchen operations, including stock control, stock takes, and stock analysis.
Staffing: Manage staffing levels and create rotas to maximize kitchen efficiency.
Team Development: Inspire and develop the next generation of chefs, providing regular feedback and conducting one-on-ones.
Menu Development: Engage in continuous improvement, presenting your and your team's ideas at quarterly cook-offs.
Requirements: Passionate About Food: A true foodie who shares our love for great food.
Natural Leader: Confident in motivating and inspiring your team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Dedicated Chef: Committed to delivering high standards and quality, ensuring exceptional food presentation and kitchen cleanliness.
Strong Communicator: Emotionally intelligent with excellent communication skills to positively manage and develop your team.
Growth-Oriented: Enthusiastic about personal growth and development.
Values-Driven: Naturally aligns with our values of being warm, friendly, and genuinely guest-obsessed.
Energetic: Driven to consistently provide a 'WOW' service for all our guests.
Experienced: At least 2 years of experience at a minimum of Sous Chef level in a fresh food restaurant.
Flexible: Able to work evenings and weekends as required.
If you are looking for a new challenge and are ready to take the next step in your career, this could be a great opportunity for you!
Please apply now!
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This role is being advertised by Kenect Professional, which is a trading name of Kenect Recruitment Ltd, who are acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.