Head Chef

Head Chef required for a hotel in the Redhill area.
 

As Head Chef, candidates require a good all round back ground to include restaurant service, and experience of catering for up to 200+ within conference, wedding and banqueting operations.

As Head Chef, you will ideally have 5 years experience at this level, and you will be responsible for a team of 4 within the kitchen brigade, plus a Kitchen Porter

• You’ll be a confident leader with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform under pressure.
• You will be responsible for the food culture within the hotel, working closely with management to develop menus, maintain standards and drive the kitchen forward.
• You will lead by example and support your team, taking pride in delivering exceptional food and service.

Key Responsibilities of the role as Head Chef:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day kitchen operation
• Oversee restaurant, weddings, conferences and event catering
• Develop seasonal menus and specials alongside management
• Manage stock control, ordering, GP margins and labour costs
• Lead, train and develop the kitchen team
• Ensure consistently high food quality and presentation standards
• Take responsibility for the food safety and hygiene management system to maintain a 5-star food hygiene rating
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, HACCP, health & safety and fire regulations
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment
• Work closely with front-of-house and management teams to deliver excellent guest experiences

• A full job description will be available
• Shifts: 5 days out of 7 per week, mostly straights.
• 40 hours a week

The salary for Head Chef is given as £45 - £50K / per annum / 40 hour week / performance incentives / other company benefits. Live in may be a possibility. Sponsorship may also be possible.
 

N.E. Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Please send an up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae.

We look forward to receiving all applications however due to the high number of applications we are only able to contact candidates which closely match the level of skills and experience of the requirements of our clients. However for more information or opportunities please contact us or forward your cv for consideration.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK