Head Chef

Job Description

Our client is a casual fine-dining restaurant based in the East Sussex Countryside. They are currently looking for a Head Chef to join their hardworking and dedicated team.The ideal candidatewill have demonstrable experience in a similar position, hold a relevant qualification, be passionate about cooking with fresh produce, posses a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.A Full UK Driving Licence and Own Transport is required for this role. As a Head Chef you will be responsible for all daily operations in the kitchen, produce menus and new dishes, deal with suppliers and handling of paperwork as well as controlling and directing the food preparation process and training junior membersof the team.The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualities:

• Demonstrable experience in a similar position
• Hold a relevant qualification i.e. City and Guilds/NVQ Level 3
• Be passionate about cooking with fresh produce
• Possess a high level of attention to detail
• Have strong problem-solving skills and a calm approach to a stressful environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and own transport is essential

Your duties as a Head Chef would be:

• Overall responsibility for daily operations in the kitchen
• Producing menus and new dishes
• Dealing with suppliers and handling paperwork, such as ordering produce
• Stock control
• Controlling and directing the food preparation process
• Training the junior members of the team
• Ensuring all health, safety and hygiene procedures are in place

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experienceHours: Full Time, PermanentLocation: Winchelsea, East SussexStart Date: ASAP