Chef

The Old House at Home; Havant; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Old House at Home in Havant is seeking an experienced chef to join our kitchen team. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will oversee daily operations, ensure top quality and presentation, and maintain strict hygiene standards.

You will lead and train staff, manage inventory, and contribute to menus while controlling costs. This role demands multitasking, resilience under pressure, and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchen operations.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety.
• Ability to train and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day Kitchen Operations: coordinates tasks, ensures smooth workflow, maintains high food quality and presentation.
• Training and Managing Staff: guides team, ensures adherence to hygiene standards and consistency in preparation.
• Food Preparation and Cooking: participates in cooking, prepares complex dishes, sauces, and garnishes to meet standards.
• Inventory Management: monitors stock levels, orders ingredients, ensures proper storage and rotation of perishables, helps control costs.
• Quality Control and Presentation: ensures dishes meet quality standards and are visually appealing with proper portioning and plating.
• Maintaining Hygiene and Safety Standards: enforces food safety regulations and kitchen cleanliness; leads by example.
• Handling Pressure and Problem Solving: manages busy periods, resolves issues, and makes quick decisions.

Job description

PURPOSE OF JOB:

As a chef in the kitchen, you will report to the Head Chef, and the Sous Chef when the Head Chef is not present. The chef is responsible for ensuring quality food is served, while also maintaining high levels of cleanliness and hygiene. Food preparation and food hygiene is an essential skill that must be maintanied.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Day-to-dayKitchen Operations: The chef follows the day-to-day operations in the kitchen. This includes coordinating and delegating tasks to the kitchen staff, ensuring smooth workflow, and maintaining high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Training and Managing Staff: The chef will provide guidance, instructions, and support to the team members, ensuring that they adhere to food safety and hygiene standards, and maintain consistency in food preparation.
• Food Preparation and Cooking: The chef actively participates in food preparation and cooking. They are skilled in various culinary techniques and are responsible for preparing complex dishes, sauces, and garnishes. The chef ensures that all dishes leaving the kitchen are cooked to perfection and meet the establishment's standards.
• Inventory Management: The chef assists in inventory management, including monitoring stock levels, ordering ingredients, and ensuring proper storage and rotation of perishable items. They help in controlling food costs and minimizing waste.
• Quality Control and Presentation: The chef ensures that all dishes meet quality standards and are visually appealing. They pay attention to details such as portion sizes, plating techniques, and food presentation to maintain consistency and enhance the dining experience.
• Maintaining Hygiene and Safety Standards: The chef enforces strict adherence to food safety regulations, sanitation guidelines, and kitchen cleanliness. They lead by example and ensure that all staff members follow proper hygiene practices.
• Handling Pressure and Problem Solving: The chef thrives in high-pressure environments and is adept at multitasking. They troubleshoot any kitchen issues, resolve conflicts, and make quick decisions to maintain smooth operations during busy periods.

Compensation: Competitive salary