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Head Chef

Head Chef (RL13988) Scarborough, England

Salary: GBP30000 - GBP35000 per annum

Job Title – Head Chef

Reference No. – RL13988

Salary - £30,000 - £35,000

Job Type – Permanent

Location – Scarborough

I am actively recruiting for an experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef to lead the small team at a venue in the Scarborough area, North Yorkshire.  The suitable chef would be capable of managing a small team of chefs in delivering an exceptional service in a venue that is regularly doing over 500 covers per week.  You would need experience in similar venue and have a hands-on approach to the Head Chef role as you would be expected to be in the kitchen for each service.   Alongside the cooking you would be expected to lead on menu development, food safety, recruitment and staff development as well as keeping a hold of the excellent food safety record at the venue.  This role would be suitable for candidates based in Scarborough but could also suit someone who is relocating or is happy with a commute from Whitby, Malton or Bridlington.

Role:

  • To manage and lead a small kitchen team in delivering 1st class service through cooking, presentation and service
  • To lead on the development and planning of the menus including costings and liaising with the local suppliers
  • Ensure all relevant kitchen documents are up to date
  • Comply with all Health & Safety, Food Safety and COSHH Requirements
  • Assist with recruitment process for future chefs and lead on the training and development
  • Lead on staff rotas and making sure all areas of the kitchen are covered through preparation and service times
  • Control of all stock management including purchasing and control of wastage
  • Control all operating expenses in line with the budgeted GP% and wages
  • To work with the Management Team to set yearly budgets
  • To make recommendations and planning for changes to the experience and service standards

Requirements:

  • High Knowledge of Food Safety, Health & Safety and COSHH
  • Allergen Awareness
  • Experience in working with financial including GP’s and wage costings
  • Experience working at Sous Chef Level or Head Chef level
  • Relevant Catering Qualifications
  • Experience working in a similar catering venue
  • Access to your own transport

Benefits – The role of Head Chef is offering a competitive salary of up to £35,000 per year with the discussion of a bonus scheme also for successful completion of targets and goals set yearly, you will be expected to work 5 out of 7 days and up to 48 hours per week, you will need access to your own transport..  In the role you will have access to meals while you are working & uniform provisions along with discounts for yourself and family at the venue on food & accommodation.

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