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Head Chef TROF, Northern Quarter, Manchester
£34,000 + Bonus Structure + Tips & Tronc
We are looking for a Head Chef with the enthusiasm to succeed in a busy kitchen. The ideal candidate will have experience working with fresh food and a passion for creating recipes.
As the leader of our food crew, you'll be a valuable part of a team that thrives on the pressure of working in a busy food operation. You'll work alongside our Chefs as part of a tight-knit team in an exciting, fast-moving environment, preparing fresh locally sourced ingredients.
Working with us means:
- A clear pathway for further training to develop your skills to progress in the company
- 50% Discount on food and drink
- An independent culture where your ideas matter
Who we need
- Someone who is honest, shows resilience and takes pride in every dish
- Someone who has a genuine love for cooking
- Experience working in a busy, fresh food kitchen is essential
- A team leader with plenty of energy and stamina, who enjoys leading a tight knit team
Duties
- Leadership and management of an established kitchen team, recruitment, training, and ongoing development
- Development of new seasonal dishes in collaboration with the Director of Food
- Menu planning and costing, stock control and training
- A strong focus on maintaining food safety, health & safety, and HACCP guidelines
- Working to financial targets, including GPs and labour controls. Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within your speciality
- Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margin
Skills
- A minimum of 12-month experience at Sous Chef level is required.
- Great cooking skills
- A cool head
- An ability to delegate appropriately
- Organisational flair
- A strong understanding of profit margins
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