Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Job Location	Old Hurst
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	35,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

We are looking for a Head Chef at a local steakhouse famous for farming, butchering and cooking with their own produce.The establishment not only has a 200 seat restaurant (steakhouse) but a butchers/deli, tea room and plenty of outdoor family space. 90% of all ingredients used come from within their own farm so a fresh, quality dish is of the utmost importance.As a Head Chef, your roles will include but not restricted to:

Lead the kitchen team to produce efficient and quality service
Able to create new menus keeping in line with the restaurants traditional ways
Ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy
Work with a variety of exotic meats and understand how best to cook them
Examine employee performance and recognise what training is needed to achieve potential
Have a full understanding of allergens and incorporate this into menus
Organising kitchen rotas
Maintain on target budget

Things to know:

£35,000 per annum + share of tips. Negotiable for the right candidate.
Permanent staff paid fortnightly on Wednesdays
Wednesday-Sunday rotation (Mondays & Tuesdays closed)
48 hours working time across the week with 30 min breaks each day
Overtime paid at time and a half when required.

What you will need:

Food hygiene certification (basic/intermediate)
NVQ 1 & 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Cookery
Other certificates in the culinary arts
Previous proven head chef experience is required
High level of maths and written/spoken English

If you are looking to get into an extraordinary establishment and further your career as a head chef then apply today!

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