Head Chef

Job Description for Head Chef

Join our team as a Head Chef and lead with passion and high standards. We are committed to real cooking with fresh, high-quality ingredients, and we value our talented team members who run our Lounges.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare dishes to specification in a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Ensure all prep and par levels are maintained for each shift.
• Help customers leave satisfied with our great food.

Benefits:

• Overtime pay for hours worked over contracted hours.
• Staff meals on every shift.
• 50% staff discount outside working hours from day one.
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) pro rata.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years.
• Participation in Loungefest, our renowned staff party.
• Incentives, competitions, and opportunities for personal development.
• Company pension scheme and long service awards.
• Tips shared equally based on hours worked.
• Christmas and Boxing Day off.

What You Bring:

• Experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Sous Chef aiming for a Head Chef role.
• Proficiency with fresh ingredients and strong kitchen skills (food prep, hygiene, knife skills).
• Leadership skills, proactive work ethic, and a commitment to high standards.
• Experience managing KPIs, labor, stock, and food safety.
• Proven success in training and recruiting kitchen staff.

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