Executive Head Chef - Banqueting & Events Leader

Ad Warrior Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Executive Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen across restaurant, bar and large-scale banqueting.

You will own food operations, manage budgets, menu costing, GP, and labour control, delivering high standards for weddings, conferences and events while developing the kitchen team and maintaining HACCP and allergen compliance. This is a senior, hands-on role requiring leadership under pressure.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading kitchen operations and events.
• Strong budgeting, menu costing and food GP knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage large banquets, weddings and events.
• Excellent leadership and team-management skills.
• Comprehensive food safety, HACCP and allergen standards.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Lead, manage and develop the kitchen team.
• Deliver consistently high standards across restaurant, bar and event food.
• Plan and execute large banquets, weddings and sit-down multi-course functions.
• Ensure plated events are delivered efficiently, consistently and to the required standard.
• Review function sheets and plan staffing, preparation and service accordingly.
• Create, review and cost menus across all areas of the business.
• Produce accurate dish and menu costings.
• Maintain agreed food gross profit targets.
• Monitor food costs, wastage, portion control and purchasing.
• Prepare and manage kitchen budgets.
• Control kitchen labour costs and rotas in line with forecast business levels.
• Manage stock levels, ordering and supplier relationships.
• Carry out stocktakes and investigate variances.
• Work closely with Events and Food & Beverage teams to ensure functions run smoothly.
• Maintain strong food safety, hygiene, HACCP and allergen standards.
• Recruit, train and develop kitchen team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability and guest satisfaction.
• Lead from the front during busy services and major events.

Job description

Ad Warrior Ltd in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Executive Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen across restaurant, bar and large-scale banqueting.

You will own food operations, manage budgets, menu costing, GP, and labour control, delivering high standards for weddings, conferences and events while developing the kitchen team and maintaining HACCP and allergen compliance. This is a senior, hands-on role requiring leadership under pressure.