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This privately owned, centrally located, 3 star hotel with busy restaurant and function facilities has an opportunity for an experienced Head Chef.
You will be overall responsible for the kitchen and its staff, directing all kitchen activities and ensuring the preparation of its food - helping create memorable experiences for guests - whenever and wherever they dine. Youll also ensure quality, kitchen maintenance, food safety procedures and inventory functions are kept to the highest standards.
You will require the following
Excellent cooking skills with a strong understanding of produce and ingredients
Previous experience as a Head Chef/Senior Chef Role in a similar venue
The ability to write menus that are both creative and profitable
Excellent leadership skills with experience of developing and leading a team
Strong communication skills through a variety of means
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to stay calm under pressure, adapting your approach to complete routine and non-routine tasks
Exceptional organisation and planning skills through Standard operating procedures. High attention to detail and accuracy great at managing ones own time and the time of the team
Drive & self-motivated. Excellent knowledge of kitchen related legislative requirements/audits
Experience of budget management with a good understanding of P&Ls and KPIs along with an understanding of sourcing excellent seasonal produce, supplier relationships, rota management, food, menu and labour cost control.
Hold appropriate professional qualifications for the role and have HACCP knowledge and experience
Working practice of Travel Trade and FIT market segments.
Manage your own time and effectiveness and meet deadlines, set by senior management.
