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Head Chef

Reed
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Thatcham, Berkshire RG184NW, England

Contract type

Full Time

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.

Sonic Summary

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  • The position available is for a Head Chef specializing in Italian and French cuisine in Thatcham.
  • Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a similar Head Chef role and be skilled in cooking Italian dishes.
  • The role offers a competitive salary starting from £35,000, with the potential for negotiation.
  • Working hours are evenings only, from Tuesday to Sunday, between 5:30 PM and 11:00 PM, with no work on Mondays.
  • The ideal candidate should possess creativity, a proactive nature, and a passion for creating exceptional food experiences for customers.

Job Advert: Head Chef

Are you looking for a head chef role that allows you the flexibility and creative freedom to apply your own spin on French and Italian cuisine?

My client based in Thatcham are looking for an experienced head chef with ambition, a passion for cooking and a proactive nature to create an exceptional food experience for their customers.

Location: Theale

Position: Head Chef

Cuisine: Italian // French

Working Hours:

  • Evenings only
  • Tuesday to Sunday
  • 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
  • No Mondays

Salary

£35,000+ (Competitive / Negotiable)

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements:

  • Must be skilled in cooking Italian cuisine
  • Experience with a la carte menu, particularly fish and steaks
  • Open to creativity in the kitchen
  • No DBS check required
  • Have experience in a similar Head Chef role
  • Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner
  • Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
  • Have a desire to succeed in your role
  • Possess the ability to work under pressure
  • Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
  • Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner
  • Have a safety-first mind set
  • Passionate about food

Duties:

  • Preparing delicious, high-quality food for customers.
  • Identify opportunities to improve food services, and menu options
  • Cater to individual dietary requirements 
  • Ordering food, looking after stock control and controlling food waste
  • Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
  • Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
  • Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Team Structure:

  • Manager
  • Head Waiter
  • Cooking solo (My client can on board sous chef to assist)

Benefits:

  • Parking available
  • Accommodation available
  • All materials provided
  • Negotiable and flexible terms

If you are passionate about Italian cuisine and thrive in a creative, solo cooking environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join our team in Theale.

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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.