Head Chef

The Borough Arms Hotel; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospitality venue in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking a Head Chef to lead the culinary team. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food safety compliance, and developing innovative menus. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills, leadership abilities, and relevant catering qualifications. Join us to create exceptional dining experiences and further your culinary career in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills with extensive knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Proven leadership abilities to inspire and manage a diverse team effectively.
• Excellent understanding of hospitality principles and customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation and cooking.
• Develop and design innovative menus that reflect current trends and customer preferences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain high standards of hygiene.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership abilities

Customer service excellence

Food safety standards knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Catering qualifications

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a talented and experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, a strong background in culinary arts, and the ability to manage a busy kitchen environment. As Head Chef, you will be responsible for menu creation, food preparation, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality are maintained.

Responsibilities

• You will be required to work 5 days over 7 covering a combination of split and straight shifts. You will be working 40 hours (approx.) per week. Half an hour unpaid break allowed on each shift.
• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation and cooking.
• Develop and design innovative menus that reflect current trends and customer preferences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain high standards of hygiene.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Manage inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor food production processes to ensure quality control and consistency.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Handle any customer feedback or complaints regarding food quality or service.

Skills

• Strong culinary skills with extensive knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Proven leadership abilities to inspire and manage a diverse team effectively.
• Excellent understanding of hospitality principles and customer service excellence.
• Must possess the relevant catering qualifications and in-depth knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene regulations.
• DBS check required.
• Ability to create innovative dishes while maintaining cost efficiency in food production.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in supervising kitchen staff and managing kitchen operations efficiently.

Join our team as Head Chef and take the lead in creating memorable dining experiences while developing your culinary career in a dynamic environment.