Head Chef

Join Our Client's Culinary Team as a Head Chef!

Are you a culinary leader with a passion for real cooking using fresh, high-quality ingredients? As a Head Chef, you'll be the driving force behind our client's kitchen, leading the team to culinary excellence and ensuring the highest standards are met. Your role will involve:

Leadership and Team Development:

• Inspire, mentor, and develop the kitchen team, fostering a positive and collaborative environment. Lead by example, setting high standards for performance and professionalism.
• Operational Management: Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. Manage daily kitchen activities, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Menu Planning and Execution: Design and implement innovative menus that reflect seasonal ingredients and culinary trends. Ensure consistency and quality in every dish served.
• Inventory and Cost Control: Manage inventory, order supplies, and control food costs. Implement effective stock control measures to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Maintain rigorous health, safety, and hygiene standards. Ensure the kitchen complies with all relevant regulations and best practices.
• Quality Assurance: Uphold the highest standards of food quality and presentation. Conduct regular quality checks and address any issues promptly.
• Customer Satisfaction: Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure a seamless dining experience for guests. Address customer feedback and continuously strive to improve service.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Proven Leadership: Extensive experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, with a strong track record of leading and developing high-performing kitchen teams.
• Culinary Expertise: Exceptional culinary skills, with a deep understanding of cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and ingredient pairings.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to plan and execute menus that align with the restaurant's vision and customer preferences.
• Operational Acumen: Strong organizational and management skills, with the ability to oversee all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Financial Savvy: Experience in managing budgets, controlling costs, and maximizing profitability.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with team members and other departments.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to handle challenges and make effective decisions under pressure.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Earn between £40,000 and £45,000 per annum, plus a share of Tronc which can add up to £3,500 per year.
• Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy adaptable shift patterns to suit your lifestyle.
• Dining Discounts: Receive substantial discounts on meals and drinks for you and up to six guests when off duty.
• Accommodation Savings: Benefit from 33% off our client's hotel stays and 20% off for friends and family.
• Career Development: Access a structured development program with a clear path to further advancement.
• Lifestyle Card: Gain instant access to over 5,000 discounts across various aspects of your lifestyle, including local independents, national chains, and online businesses. This card is a free benefit for all team members.
• Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate long service with awards, enjoy a special birthday gift, and earn up to £1,000 through our refer-a-friend and chef recruitment incentives.

Why Join Us?

Our client is growing, and they want you to grow with them. They've been investing in their business and seeing great results. Join their pub family and be part of their success. They are a friendly, hands-on team with a passion for running great pubs, always looking for like-minded people to work and grow with them.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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