Head Chef – Kent
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary :
What you'll be doing:
Head Chef – Maidstone
Leeds Castle
Events & Retail Retail Restaurants
Up to £40'000
AtRA Venues, we inspire great experiences at some of the UK's leading cultural and heritage destinations. From cappuccinos at Pennethorne's in Somerset House to feeding hungry herbivores at Bristol Zoo, or sophisticated afternoon teas in Liberty London to alfresco brunches at the River Cottage at Hatfield House, we celebrate great food and legendary dining across our portfolio of clients.
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced HeadChef to lead our dedicated catering team, who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this highly prestigious unit.
As the HeadChef to work with our Executive Chef and you will be an ambassador for RA Venues for all things food related, striving to innovate the food offer and keeping abreast of current food trends and remaining competitive with any food offer in terms of food quality, presentation and style.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic HeadChef to make a name for themselves within the contract catering industry.
In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary
More about the role:
The HeadChef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company's reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times
Adopt a hands on approach taking responsibility for the food production covering all employee dining along with an extensive range of pop ups.
Possess an exceptional drive for quality and innovation
Responsible for all aspects of food safety, Health & Safety and COSHH
The HeadChef will be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets Who you are:
Proven experience in a role as HeadChef being able to demonstrate a track record of catering for large numbers but at the same time making the customer feel that their meal has been individually prepared for them.
Have a 'big personality' .Great people skills and be able to lead, develop, train and inspire a large team.
Have a real passion for food and customer service along with bags of enthusiasm and recognising that customer engagement is key.
Food Innovation and development is essential along with being up to date with current food trends
Ability to communicate at all levels
Superb culinary skills
Good financial understanding
High standards and be quality driven
Excellent organisational skills
A 'Can do' attitude
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