Head Chef
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £35000/annum
A very rare and unique opportunity has arisen to work in a lively environment for a dynamic and experienced Head Chef (or ambitious sous chef) to join this small family team. You will have responsibility for ensuring the successful operation of the busy kitchen within their restaurant which is based on a busy holiday park in Hayle.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop a menu that exceeds the expectations of the wide-ranging customer base as the restaurant is open to holiday makers and locals alike from February to December. During the peak season, this will involve managing and motivating a team of up to six chefs which will reduce to three during quieter times.
You will supervise all food preparation and presentation to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality dishes in a timely manner and maintain kitchen organisation, oversee staff ability, and adjust orders to meet guests' requests.
Teamwork and flexibility will be essential to your role as you will be working closely alongside the restaurant manager co-ordinating the Kitchen and front of house team to ensure we are keeping up to date with restaurant industry trends, identifying new culinary techniques and presentations to create unique dishes that inspire their customers to return.
You will ensure that the kitchen and storage areas are always sanitised and maintained in accordance with cleaning, HACCP, health & safety and COSHH regulations.
Part of this role will include developing and maintaining company standards and procedures to achieve this. Alongside ensuring that food storage meets standards and is consistently well-managed by your team and keep detailed records and procedures to improve waste reduction and maintain stock control.
Essential Qualities:
* Food Safety and Hygiene certificate level 2 (level 3 will be provided if not held)
* Knowledge of purchasing, stock control, food costing and waste reduction procedures
* Extensive food knowledge and creativity to support the menu.
* Leadership/supervisory experience required, be able to work efficiently, have physical stamina, creative flair, and flexibility.
* Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills with a strong team ethos
* Must be enthusiastic and outgoing, have excellent customer communication skills and be confident in dealing with staff and customers face-to-face.
* Proven experience working safely within Health & Safety guidelines and must be confident in enforcing all legal and company rules relating to Food Hygiene, Health & Safety at Work and COSHH
* Ability to work with initiative on your own and as part of a small team, with accuracy and attention to detail always.
Benefits
* Family-run Business
* Seasonal performance bonus
* Contactless card and cash Tips
* Pension scheme (with employer contributions)
* They offer an online staff management system making it easy to track and schedule your hours.
* Generous staff discount for food, drink and accommodation.
* Free on-site parking
* Living wage foundation accreditation
* Development and training options
* Staff social events
More Information
- Address Hayle, Cornwall
