Head Chef

DISH; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 39,600 - 48,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£40,000 starting salary

£4K+ Tronk

New kitchen with latest equipment

Pension scheme

Menu autonomy

Job summary

An independent group restaurant in Chesterfield is looking for a talented Head Chef. This role involves overall kitchen operations, including menu planning and staff management. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a strong background in fresh food. Benefits include a competitive salary, a unique kitchen environment, and career growth opportunities. This position promises to enhance your professional profile greatly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Chef in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Experience working in a fresh food led kitchen is a must.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute menus meeting restaurant customer needs.
• Manage kitchen staff, including hiring and scheduling.
• Ensure food is prepared according to health and safety standards.

Skills

Menu planning

Leadership skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

HEAD CHEF, GRILL AND SMOKEHOUSE RESTAURANT, CHESTERFIELD, £44,000 PACKAGE

40 HOUR WORKING WEEK, SUPERB WORK/LIFE BALANCE

INDEPENDENT GROUP, GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Benefits include:

• £40,000 starting salary

• £4K+ Tronk

• 4 days over 7, you create a working rota

• 48 hour working week

• New kitchen with all the latest kit and equipment

• Pension scheme

• Menu autonomy alongside the group exec chef

• Prestigious venue

• Meat and produce from family estate

Our independent Restaurant and hotel clients are looking to recruit a talented head chef for this faced paced casual fine dining grill and smokehouse restaurant commutable to Chesterfield, Bakewell & Sheffield,

Recently opened, with all meats brined & smoked in-house, with all produce coming from the family estate, this an ideal platform to really establish yourself on the local dining scene, this job will look great on any CV and the group shows proven progression for talented Chefs

Head Chef Job Description:

The Head Chef is responsible for the overall kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and staff management.

The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background and experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, with all dishes made in house, including all brining and smoking, experience working within a smoke house style kitchen would be an advantage, but as all dishes are made in house a background working with fresh food in a casual fine dining background is a must.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute menus that meet the needs of the restaurant's customers

• Manage the kitchen staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling

• Ensure that all food is prepared according to health and safety standards

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment

• Work with the restaurant's management team to ensure that the kitchen is operating efficiently

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Chef in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen

• Experience in Menu planning

• Experience working in a smokehouse style kitchen would be an advantage

• Experience working as a head chef in a fresh food led kitchen is a must

• Strong leadership and management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of food safety compliance and latest allergen regulations

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If this sounds like the ideal position for you then send your CV and cover letter through the link here, to hear of similar positions in & around Derbyshire & beyond then give Eddy Nuttall a call here in the Dish hospitality offices