Head Chef

Aki Hospitality Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on every shift

28 days' holiday incl bank holidays &

Job summary

Smoky Boys BBQ & Grill Haus in Leicester is seeking a Head Chef to run the kitchen from day one, leading the back-of-house team and delivering the Smoky Boys menu to brand standard across burgers, ribs, steaks and platters cooked on a charcoal oven, griddle and Rational combi. You’ll train with the Smoky Boys team and be supported by our regional chef.

You must have at least 2 years in a Head Chef or senior Sous Chef role in a high-volume kitchen; grill/BBQ or steak experience is a big plus,

Qualifications

• 2+ years as Head Chef or senior Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• BBQ/Grill or steak experience is advantageous.
• Strong on GP, stock and waste control.
• Food Safety Level 3 and allergen knowledge (or willing to complete Level 3).

Responsibilities

• Run kitchen operations and deliver every dish to spec, on time.
• Recruit, train and lead kitchen team.
• Order stock, manage suppliers and control portions and waste to hit GP targets.
• Keep food safety, allergen and HACCP records up to date and inspection-ready.
• Plan kitchen rotas within the labour budget.
• Collaborate with General Manager to ensure smooth kitchen-floor operations.

Skills

Head Chef experience

BBQ/Grill experience

Lead kitchen team

GP & stock control

Food Safety Level 3

Allergen knowledge

People management

Job description

Head Chef – Smoky Boys BBQ & Grill Haus, Leicester

Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 per year

Hours: Full-time, permanent – 45 hours a week, 5 days out of 7, including evenings and weekends

Start: As soon as possible

About us

Smoky Boys is a growing UK BBQ and grill brand restaurants, known for Angus beef burgers, BBQ ribs, steaks and big sharing platters. Our newest restaurant, Smoky Boys BBQ & Grill Haus, opens this November at Highcross, Leicester – 128 covers, 100% halal and alcohol-free. It is run by Aki Hospitality Ltd, an official Smoky Boys franchise partner.

The role

You'll run our kitchen from day one, lead the back-of-house team and deliver the Smoky Boys menu to brand standard every service – burgers, ribs, steaks and platters cooked on a charcoal oven, griddle and Rational combi. You'll train with the Smoky Boys team and be supported by our regional chef.

What you'll do

• Run all kitchen operations and deliver every dish to spec, on time
• Recruit, train and lead your kitchen team
• Order stock, manage suppliers and control portions and waste to hit GP targets
• Keep food safety, allergen and HACCP records complete and inspection-ready
• Plan kitchen rotas within the labour budget
• Work closely with the General Manager so kitchen and floor run as one team

What we're looking for

• At least 2 years as a Head Chef or senior Sous Chef in a busy, high-volume kitchen
• Grill, BBQ or steak experience is a big plus
• Strong on GP, stock and waste control
• Food Safety Level 3 and solid allergen knowledge (or willing to complete Level 3 before opening)
• A calm, organised leader who keeps standards high on the busiest nights
• You must already have the right to work in the UK

What you'll get

• £35,000 – £38,000 a year
• Free meal on every shift
• 28 days' holiday (including bank holidays) and a workplace pension
• The chance to open a brand-new kitchen, build your own team and grow with us as we open more sites

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.