Chefs - Head Chef

Mise en Place; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary company seeks a skilled Head Chef to elevate their kitchen standards in a vibrant area of the UK. Responsibilities include menu creation, team management, and ensuring top-notch food hygiene standards. Ideal candidates are organized, experienced in a foodie-led environment, and ready for a new challenge.

Benefits

Support for initial accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience in a foodie-led environment.
• Strong organizational skills and flexible approach.
• Knowledge of current food and cooking trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and manage daily operations.
• Create and plan menus with seasonal produce.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Menu creation

Stock control

Team management

Food hygiene

Job description

Our client is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. The role involves:

1. Menu creation — elevating the current menu, working with seasonal produce, and collaborating with local Devon farms and quality suppliers.
2. Responsibility for the daily smooth running of the kitchen.
3. Menu planning — including costing and recipe specification.
4. Stock control — liaising with suppliers, ordering, managing invoices, stock counting, and wastage control.
5. Managing kitchen rotas, recruitment, team training and development, maintaining personnel files, and ensuring GP targets are met.
6. Ensuring due diligence with food hygiene, health & safety records, and cleaning rosters.
7. Recruitment, training, and mentoring of the team.
8. Hours: 48 per week, with support for initial accommodation.
9. Additional requirements include a valid UK work right and a driving license.

About you:

• You are a hands-on Head Chef with experience in a foodie-led environment.
• You are an all-rounder, capable and competent, with a calm temperament.
• You are highly organized and up-to-date with current food and cooking trends.
• You can manage all aspects of the kitchen and demonstrate flexibility and a positive approach to work.
• You are seeking a new challenge in a stunning area surrounded by beaches and countryside.

Salary & Benefits: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (negotiable).