Head Chef

Tropical Café; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tropical Café is seeking a talented Caribbean Head Chef to lead the kitchen team in Glasgow. This pivotal role involves overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring high standards in food preparation, and inspiring staff while developing innovative menus. If you have a passion for food and hospitality and are ready to take your culinary career to the next level, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role.
• Strong background in food preparation and various cuisines.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations, food preparation, and presentation.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff for efficient workflow.
• Develop and implement innovative menus.

Skills

Leadership

Food Preparation

Culinary Techniques

Team Motivation

Job description

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We are seeking a talented and experienced Caribbean Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in delivering exceptional culinary experiences. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for food and hospitality, along with strong leadership skills to supervise and inspire the kitchen staff. This role is pivotal in ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and service within our restaurant.

Duties

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Supervise and manage kitchen staff, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient workflow.
• Develop and implement innovative menus that reflect current culinary trends while maintaining the restaurant's identity.
• Pricing of Menus to ensure profitability.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment.
• Monitor food production processes to ensure quality standards are met consistently.
• Train new kitchen staff in cooking techniques, safety procedures, and restaurant policies.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.
• Manage inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed to maintain efficient operations.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong background in food preparation and culinary techniques, with a deep understanding of various cuisines.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen attention to detail in both food presentation and kitchen management.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality.
• A passion for cooking and an eagerness to help others develop their culinary skills.

If you are an enthusiastic culinary professional looking to take your career to the next level while leading a dynamic team, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity as our Head Chef.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00 per year plus bonus

Additional pay:

• Quarterly bonus
• Tips
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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