Head Chef - Cramlington

Lounge Café Bars; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Chef to lead a talented kitchen team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation while managing kitchen operations. Your leadership will foster a clean and safe environment, contributing to an exceptional dining experience for customers. With opportunities for personal development and career growth, this role is perfect for those ready to step into a Head Chef position and make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary setting.

Benefits

Overtime pay for extra hours

Staff meals during shifts

50% staff discount outside working hours

28 days holiday pro-rata

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Annual staff party

Company pension scheme

Flexible pay options

Support from the Licenced Trade Charity

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Sous Chef.
• Strong kitchen skills with fresh ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen staff ensuring high-quality food preparation.
• Manage kitchen operations and deliver exceptional dining experience.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Kitchen Management

Food Preparation

Hygiene Practices

Knife Skills

Training and Recruiting

KPI Management

Job description

Job Title: Head Chef

Join our team as a Head Chef where you will lead a talented kitchen staff, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation in a clean and safe environment. You will be responsible for managing kitchen operations, including food prep, par levels, and team training, all while delivering an exceptional dining experience for our customers.

What We Offer

• Overtime pay for hours worked over contracted hours
• Staff meals during shifts
• 50% staff discount outside working hours from day one
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) pro-rata
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years of service
• Annual staff party - Loungefest
• Incentives and competitions, including trips
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Flexible pay options via Wagestream
• Support from the Licenced Trade Charity
• Opportunities for personal development and career growth
• Tips shared equally based on hours worked
• Christmas and Boxing Day off

What You Bring

• Experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Sous Chef, ideally seeking your first Head Chef role
• Proficiency with fresh ingredients and strong kitchen skills (food prep, hygiene, knife skills)
• Leadership skills with a proactive work ethic, leading by example
• Ability to manage through KPIs, including labour, stock, and food safety
• Experience reporting on metrics like GPs and labour costs
• Experience in training and recruiting kitchen staff at various levels

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