Head Chef

Klondyke & Strikes Garden Centres; Congleton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plans

Generous staff discounts

6 weeks Annual Leave per year

Free Parking

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Job summary

Klondyke & Strikes Garden Centres in England is seeking a talented Head Chef to lead our busy kitchen, create menus, and drive everyday quality with a hands-on approach.

You will manage a large team, monitor stock, plan rotas, maintain top hygiene standards, and work closely with the Restaurant Manager to deliver outstanding experiences for customers. 45 hours per week, weekends required, no evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of food hygiene and safety.
• Ability to plan menus and manage stock.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily kitchen operation hands-on.
• Plan menus and daily specials within company framework.
• Plan and manage chef and kitchen team in the preparation of all meals.
• Monitor stock levels and manage stock orders and carry our weekly stock count to ensure GP targets are achieved.
• Maintain high food hygiene standards and safety practices.
• Plan rotas and holidays to meet service levels.
• Work closely with the Restaurant Manager to achieve the highest standards of service and sales.

Job description

As the Head Chef, you will lead to team in all areas of food production. A true foodie, you will bring your personality to the kitchen inspiring and motivating your team passion to produce freshly cooked, fabulous food. Along with the Restaurant Manager you will be responsible for the overall restaurant operation to drive sales, maintain operating standards, develop the restaurant team, and deliver a fantastic experience for our customers.

What you will be doing as a Head Chef?

• Lead the daily operation of the kitchen, you will be 'hands on'.
• Plan menus and daily specials within company framework.
• Plan and manage the chef and kitchen team in the preparation of all meals.
• Monitor stock levels and manage stock orders and carry our weekly stock count to ensure GP targets are achieved.
• Manage the cleaning of equipment and working areas to the highest food hygiene standards.
• Plan rotas and holidays to meet service level requirements
• Work closely with the Restaurant Manager to achieve the highest and standards, service and sales. The hours for this role are 45 per week over 5 days. All positions include weekend working so flexibility is a must. However we have the added benefit of no evening work and no split shifts. Our Centre is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day which means time with the family on these important days.

Our restaurant boasts an impressive menu serving the highest quality, mouth-watering dishes using the best local produce along with sweet treats and home baking from our on-site bakery. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly experienced Chef who will relish the prospect of working in this fantastic facility.

• Successful and experienced Head Chef with the ability to manage a large team and significant peaks in service.
• Friendly, with an engaging personality and a genuine love for customer service.
• Strong communicator who can motivate and develop their team to deliver with enthusiasm and great personality.
• Knowledgeable in Food Hygiene and Health and Safety requirements.
• Commercially aware to achieve sales and profit targets.
• Passion for delivering the highest quality food and service. Competitive rates of pay
• Healthy work/life balance with no evening work
• Access to 100s of retail and lifestyle experiences and discounts
• Health Cash Plans
• Generous staff discounts
• 6 weeks Annual Leave per year
• Free Parking