Head Chef

WSH Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious catering company in Bath is seeking an experienced kitchen manager to oversee daily operations, manage staff, and ensure high standards of food service. Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years in people management, excellent communication skills, and be proactive team players. The role involves liaising with suppliers, training junior staff, and maintaining food presentation standards. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to be part of London's most prestigious events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in people management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Takes the initiative.
• Excellent time management.
• Supportive / Team player.
• Demonstrate high level of organisation.
• Excellent record keeping.
• Willing to work the hours and needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Provide food/service to a high standard.
• Manage the kitchen brigade in absence of the executive chef.
• Assist in training junior staff.
• Liaise with team for food provision planning.
• Place orders with suppliers.
• Ensure smooth running of daily operations.
• Manage stock levels and waste control.
• Ensure food presentation meets standards.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Food Industry

Cooking

Cost Control

Baking

Sanitation

Leadership Experience

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• To provide food/service to a consistent high standard including assisting senior chefs with functions in other different areas throughout the business.
• To manage the kitchen brigade in the absence of the executive chef.
• To assist training of junior staff.
• To liaise with key people in the team in order to plan for the provision of food in all areas.
• To place order directly with suppliers.
• To ensure smooth running of daily operations which include ensuring no disruption to the pre agreed menu offer.
• Responsible to manage stock levels of that specific area including ordering when required as well as waste control.
• Ensure the presentation of the food is consistent with the standards set by senior chefs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in people management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Takes the initiative.
• Excellent time management.
• Supportive / Team player.
• Demonstrate high level of organisation.
• Excellent record keeping.
• To be willing to work the hours and the needs of the business.

Additional Information

We are the oldest caterer in the UK having been founded in 1847. Working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London's most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special. We are an employer with a rich history and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys please visit our website at

Salary: Competitive

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Type: Full Time

Key Skills

• Culinary Experience
• Food Handling
• Restaurant Experience
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Food Preparation Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Food Industry
• Cooking
• Cost Control
• Baking
• Sanitation
• Leadership Experience

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1