Executive Chef – Work/Life Balance
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £37000 – £40000/annum Overtime paid hourly
Are you an Executive Chef seeking a work/life balance? Want to spend more quality time with your loved ones in the school holidays?
TQR Exeter are working with a highly rated private school in Teignmouth, Devon. We are seeking an Executive Chef to come and manage the kitchen team of 8 in January 2023 on a permanent full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity if you’re looking for a step-up in your career or if you are wanting a change.
What is in it for you?
Up to £40K salary
Working 52 weeks per year
Hours are Monday to Friday – 7am-3:30pm/4pm (max of 4 weekend days worked per year due to school events)
Work/Life balance
6 weeks paid holiday including Bank Holidays
All fresh food cooked from scratch
Uniform provided
Discounted gym membership
Service Awards
Well Being portal
Employee assistance programme
Company pension
Free meals on duty
Employee discount
Free onsite parking
Life insurance
As the Executive Chef you will be required to:
Plan, prepare, cook, and present food to the standards required by the company and the client
Ensure that the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers
Control portion size and monitor waste
Ensure supplies are correctly issued, used, and accounted for to carry out stock takes and food rotation procedures
Maintain records relating to food production activities and supplier information as required by the Catering Manager
Ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy
Set objectives and be responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen including supervising the recruitment and selection process to ensure that it effectively meets the needs of the client
Assess employee performance and recognise training needs and potential as appropriate
Hold team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets, standards required and company and client information
Ensure compliance with the company’s policy on safer recruitment and safeguarding children and young adults at all times whilst at work
To apply you must:
Be able to start beginning of January 2023
Hold a Level 3 Food Hygiene and Health & Safety certificate
Have experience managing a team
Ability to display a real passion for food & customer service
Able to effectively plan ahead
Have a smart appearance & a high standard of personal hygiene
Be punctual
Approachable, friendly & cheerful
Take pride in your work
Be happy to go through a full DBS and reference checks which the costs will be covered
This is a fantastic, rare opportunity! Please do not hesitate to apply today or call Camilla on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat
More Information
- Address Teignmouth, Devon
