Head Chef (Monday - Friday)
Head Chef (Monday - Friday)
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Job Description
In this role youll be responsible for the overall kitchen operationdelivering fresh seasonal and on-trend menus for our Hospitality & Events offering. Youll lead a dedicated brigade ensuring exceptional food quality compliance with health and safety standards and efficient kitchen practices that reflect our brand and values.
- Take full responsibility and ownership for the smooth and efficient running of our Hospitality & Events Kitchens overseeing our full offering from breakfast to a la carte lunch to canapes.
- To have full autonomy with the planning preparation cooking and presentation of seasonally changing menus to the standards required by the company and our client.
- To manage mentor and motivate a brigade of around 13 chefs from Senior Sous Chef to Kitchen Porter.
- To lead the with the safe supervision of all food production preparation cooking and presentation ensuring the reputation of food quality is always maintained.
- To work collaboratively with our Group Culinary Lead to drive food innovation and concept development marketing and implementation across our Hospitality & Events food offering but alongside our Retail kitchen too.
- To ensure food production standards costs and menu planning are carried out proactively so we can be efficient and economical with our food without it having an impact on our quality and taste.
- To ensure that clients are given a prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded oversee all food tastings presentations and food samplings guiding the kitchen team in all new menu implementations.
- Ensure that the companys reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers.
- Hold regular 1-1s and appraisals providing constructive feedback. Monitor development and make recommendations for succession planning.
- Taking responsibility for all Health and Safety within the Kitchen ensure all H&S bases audits are passed in accordance with our internal policies and act on any shortfalls.
- Ensure due diligence records are completed accurately and on time and filed for future reference and that we location meet statutory and company requirements in Health and Safety Food Safety and environmental legislation and procedures by completing
Qualifications :
- Previous experience as a Head Chef in Events Hotels or high-end restaurants.
- Proficient in Microsoft office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
- NVQ qualification or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of allergy management
- Food Safety and Hygiene certification
- Be driven and delivering the highest quality of food
Our non-negotiables:
- Exemplary kitchen management practices and being an ambassador for WSH
- Maximising commercial opportunities and being innovative and inspiring culinary ideas for menus whilst being creative and profitable
- Create a professional working environment for the team ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met
- Excellent mentoring organisation and communication skills
Additional Information :
Benefits:
- 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
- Plus your birthday off
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 days grandparent leave
- 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
- Secondary carer leave
- Wedding/commitment day leave
- Free meals on shift
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
- Pension and life insurance
- Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops holidays & cinema
- Wellbeing hub
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
For almost 20 years for every client in every location (whether thats an office stadium cathedral or university) we have created beautiful spaces exciting menus and friendly teams so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.
We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.
Our drive and belief in our people means that we always strive to supercharge our teams careers. Better is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.
Join us and be part of the food revolution!
Interested Even if you dont meet all requirements wed like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn we can work together to develop your potential.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages abilities gender identities sexual orientations races religions and socio-economic backgrounds.
BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity diversity and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality.
Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
