Hotel Head Chef/ Kitchen Manager

Job Description

The Recruitment Co. are currently recruiting for a Hotel Head Chef to join a well established, award- winning Hotel located in the Gower Peninsula, Swansea.Contract: PermanentSalary: £30-£35,000 per annumHours of work: Full time: 45 hours per week.Role Summary: To deliver the very best standards of customer service and presentation for our guests at all times in all areas of the hotel. Ensuring all Food Hygiene regulations are adhered to and exceeded. To be driven & focused in achievingthe business vision with your team fully engaged.Role Responsibilities:

• Have input into the design and create menus that are relevant for our market, engaging for our customers and maintain the required GP.
• Collaborate with the Food & Beverage manager to ensure a smooth operating bistro at all times.
• Recognise the importance of communication, actively participating in daily briefing meetings and monthly team meetings.
• Ensure the team are deployed correctly to maximise levels of productivity and always come in line with the labour budget.
• Promote a positive, helpful service to guests, colleagues, and other departments at all times.
• Be a proactive role model for your team, getting to know your guests and anticipating their needs and expectations.
• Lead change and improvement effectively through actively engaging the team.
• Take ownership of the Kitchen and Back areas ensuring they remain, clean, tidy and a safe environment.
• Ensure that all equipment and utensils are in good working order at all times, and to report maintenance issues to the Operations Manager.
• Ensure every team member is familiar with the relevant processes and guidelines and can structure their shift and workload.
• Accountable for the performance of the kitchen across all key performance indicators including team, guest, and profit measures.
• To recognise the importance of allergies and ensure allergy information is consistently conveyed to the Bistro Manager for all current food being served.
• Ensure all food prepared, cooked, and served at the Hotel is to the highest standard and all team members understand the importance of presentation.
• Ensure all team are fully trained on Food Safety & HACCP and ensuring the kitchen has food safety procedures and policies on site for them to follow.
• Ensure the kitchen is always operating at the required level of cleanliness in line with EHO 5* regulations.
• Ensure all teams are trained and understand the relevant paperwork in the safe catering pack.
• Carry out a monthly/weekly stock take and report to Operations Manager. Operate daily with a Zero Waste policy.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure the robust financial management of the business.
• Ensure poor performance is managed fairly and timely and in the right way.
• Ensure all chemical and fire/evacuation policies are always followed.
• Be responsible and accountable for your own health and safety and that of colleagues, customers, clients, and visitors to the Hotel.
• Take part in any further recommended training.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by management.
• Engaging a focused, valued team to deliver the business vision on a daily basis. Driving and consistently checking our 3 Ss: Service, Standards & Sales.

Previous experience within a similar role is essential. Ideally you will drive due to the clients remote location.If you are interested in this role, please submit your CV for immediate response and further information.CPSwanseaThe Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and were committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.