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Head Chef

K.B.C. Associates Ltd
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Harrow, Greater London HA1 2XH, England

Salary

£42,000 - £50,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Head Chef position offers a salary of £50,000 plus a benefits package and is a full-time, permanent role.
  • The ideal candidate should have proven experience in a similar managerial role within the culinary field, preferably in hotel, hospitality, or leisure settings.
  • Key responsibilities include managing the culinary team, ensuring high food quality, maintaining hygiene standards, and developing innovative menus.
  • The role requires strong leadership skills, relevant qualifications in food and beverage management, and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment.
  • Candidates with experience in titles such as Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Executive Chef will be considered for this opportunity.

Job Title: Head Chef

Salary: £50,000 + Benefit Package

Job type: Full Time, Permanent role.

The Role:

We are actively seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to spearhead the culinary team at The Restarant. If you possess a genuine zeal for delivering unparalleled food quality while meticulously managing costs and ensuring profitability then this maybe the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Efficiently manage high volumes of work, ensuring the delivery of a culinary experience that reflects commitment to excellence.
  • Uphold standards for safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices, ensuring a pristine and hygienic kitchen environment.
  • Source and manage the ordering of all fresh products and dry storage items required by the kitchen, adhering to commitment to quality.
  • Responsible for the effective utilisation of ingredients taking into account the number of residents per service to reduce cost and drive efficiencies
  • Drive the development of menus, adapting regularly to reflect culinary trends and dedication to exceeding expectations.
  • Communicate efficiently with both staff and residents, embodying the warmth and hospitality that defines the El experience.
  • Plan for special events and holiday functions, ensuring a memorable and delightful culinary experience for residents.
  • Maintain proper food holding temperatures, and ensure accurate records are kept
  • Conduct month-end food inventory
  • Recruit, train and drive performance of kitchen team, managing any team issues, ensure the continual development of skills in the team, performance manage team members when required providing corrective solutions.
  • Work closely with the Human Resources Manager on performance appraisals, coaching, counselling, discipline, and grievance.
  • Follow company operating standards diligently, ensuring the culinary team operates at the pinnacle of excellence.
  • Meet weekly with the General Manager to update on department performance and set goals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Contribute and support decision-making processes related to emergency procedures, usage and care of food service equipment, and enforcing health and safety standards, reflecting commitment to resident well-being.

The Candidate:

  • Proven experience in a similar managerial role within the culinary field. Hotel, hospitality, and leisure experience are desirable.
  • Strong leadership and management skills, and a commitment to cultivating a positive working environment.
  • Relevant qualifications in food and beverage management
  • Be and innovator keeping up with the latest industry trends and menu development
  • Creative with a natural flair for thinking outside the box
  • Knowing how to recognize and respond to an aquatic emergency.

Benefits:

  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Health Care cash plan
  • Death in-service two-time salary
  • Access to 100's of discounted daily purchases

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, Catering Manager, Experienced Chef, Qualified Chef, Head Cook, Senior Chef, Executive Chef, Senior Cook, Experienced Cook will also be considered for this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.