Executive Head Chef

Berkeley Scott; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a contemporary, worldwide restaurant brand as an Executive Head Chef in Manchester. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the kitchen team, shape the culinary direction, and ensure the highest standards of food quality and service. You'll manage kitchen operations, develop seasonal menus, and control budgets while fostering a collaborative environment. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £85,000, a performance-related bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and generous discounts. If you're passionate about cooking and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private Healthcare package

Generous discounts across the group

Relocation package

33 days holiday, increasing with length of service

Progression and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing kitchen operations and teams.
• Ability to develop and implement menu designs and food services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and menu design for the restaurant.
• Manage kitchen budgets, food cost control, and stock procurement.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Team management

Excellent communication

Financial acumen

Organisational skills

Time management

Delegation skills

Experience in branded restaurants

Experience with Pan-Asian cuisine

Job description

Berkeley Scott are partnered with a contemporary, worldwide restaurant brand to help them find an Executive Head Chef to lead their kitchen team and manage the day to day running of the food operation in their Manchester site. You will play a central role in shaping the culinary direction, overseeing kitchen operations, and contributing to the overall success of the establishment.

What’s in it for our Executive Head Chef:

• Salary up to £85,000 dependent on experience.
• Performance related bonus.
• Private Healthcare package.
• Generous discounts across the group.
• Relocation package available if required.
• 33 days holiday, increasing with length of service.
• Progression and development opportunities.

Your new role as our Executive Head Chef:

• To develop, implement and monitor all menu design, food product and service delivery for all areas of the restaurant.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop seasonal menus and special offerings.
• To manage and control kitchen budgets, food and labour cost control, stock procurement/purchasing and assisting with achieving sales targets.
• To manage and develop all personnel within the team, adopting a flexible approach to staffing levels based on demand, identify or providing training and support, conducting annual appraisals and taking an active involvement in recruitment.
• To ensure that the health and safety and food hygiene regulations are upheld to the highest possible standards in the kitchen.
• To develop and maintain effective and constructive relations with the other Heads of Department.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of the post so as to ensure the smooth running of the business.

What we ask of you:

• Must have real passion for cooking and providing the highest quality of food.
• Extensive experience in the delivery of branded restaurant product.
• Experience of managing, influencing and developing teams and individuals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial acumen, including budgets and accountability.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• An ability to efficiently delegate tasks and empower employees.
• Experience with Pan-Asian cuisine is preferable but nor essential.

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