Head Chef

Cheshire; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is looking for a Head Chef for its Alderley Edge location. The role entails managing kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene, alongside training and developing a capable kitchen team. Candidates must have prior head chef experience and strong leadership skills to drive team success in a dynamic restaurant environment.

Benefits

Free Meals on Duty

50% Staff Discount

Legal and Financial Advice

Best in Class Pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Chef in a similar-sized restaurant.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for running the restaurant kitchen and managing kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Recruit, train, and develop kitchen team members.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Problem-solving

Job description

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San Carlo Alderley Edge is hiring a Head Chef!

Our story

The Distefano family, spanning two generations, started San Carlo over 30 years ago and has grown to twenty-five authentic Italian restaurants across the UK – from Covent Garden, Piccadilly, and Knightsbridge in London to Bristol, Leicester, Liverpool, Leeds, Cheshire, and Manchester, with a growing number overseas – including Kuwait, Bangkok, and Qatar, and new sites set to open in Miami.

• Free Meals on Duty - Delicious, healthy meals, all free
• 50% Staff Discount - For you and your friends and family, in any of our restaurants around the UK
• Refer a Friend - Bring your friends and earn up to £1,000 per person
• Elevate Training Academy - Commitment to training and continuing professional development with our San Carlo training app
• Volunteering Days - Give back with dedicated volunteering days, making a positive impact in your community
• Squadra App - Offering you discounts and rewards with thousands of companies worldwide
• Wagestream - Access to earned pay at any point of the month
• Legal and Financial Advice - Free legal and financial advice for you and your family
• Colleague of the Month - Monthly recognition awards where all San Carlo colleagues are celebrated
• San Carlo Awards - Our annual San Carlo Awards, dedicated to celebrating the incredible talent and hard work of our colleagues
• Global Opportunities - The chance to work at one of our many international restaurants, from Dubai to Miami
• Best in Class Pension - San Carlo are partnered with an industry-leading pension provider, ensuring your hard work today supports your tomorrow

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible and accountable for all aspects of successfully running the restaurant kitchen
• Organising and overseeing all kitchen staff, delegating and sharing tasks
• Responsible and accountable for the restaurant food hygiene rating (EHO inspection)
• Ensure all food is prepared in line with San Carlo's food specifications
• Adhere to all allergen policies at all times, ensuring your team is trained accordingly
• Undertake responsibilities of any role within the kitchen when needed
• Deliver KPIs to company targets
• Recruitment of kitchen team, maintaining a reasonable staff level to operate effectively
• Train and develop the kitchen team, encouraging succession planning
• Encourage team development, driven by Sous Chefs
• Lead talent planning across the kitchen team
• Responsible for Health and Safety, following all company policies and regulations
• Maintain good working relationships with front of house and back of house teams
• Manage staff and corrective actions with support from HR
• Manage staff rotas, holidays, and absences
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry regulations
• Collaborate with stakeholders to innovate and improve
• Represent the company at industry events and engage with stakeholders

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience as a Head Chef in a similar-sized restaurant
• High attention to detail
• Excellent leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in inventory, supply chain management, and scheduling
• Knowledge of industry regulations and guidelines
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills