Head Chef

Genting Malaysia Bhd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private GP helpline

Discount portal for retailers and more

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

20% gym discount

Mental health support

Family-friendly policies

Health cash plan

Job summary

Genting Casinos in Sheffield is seeking a Head Chef to lead the entire kitchen operation, ensuring top-quality food, presentation, hygiene and service. You will oversee menu planning, food prep, stock control and the day-to-day management of the kitchen team.

You will also drive health and safety compliance, lead rotas, support development and performance, and align menus with customer needs and market trends, while contributing to the broader marketing strategy and maintaining a cost-efficient

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operation and team, ensuring high standards of food quality and service.
• Plan menus, prepare and portion food, and manage stock control and procurement.
• Maintain hygiene, safety, and COSHH compliance across the kitchen.
• Review menus to reflect customer needs and market trends, supporting marketing initiatives.

Job description

As Head Chef, you will take responsibility for the effective management of the entire kitchen operation, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and service. You will oversee everything from menu planning, food preparation and stock control through to the leadership, development and day-to-day management of the kitchen team.

You will ensure food is prepared, cooked and presented to Company standards, while maintaining strong controls around portioning, wastage, stock rotation and procurement. You will also ensure the kitchen operates in accordance with all relevant Health, Safety and Hygiene requirements, including COSHH and food handling procedures.

A key part of the role will be leading the kitchen team, setting high standards, allocating work effectively, preparing rotas and supporting the development and performance management of team members. You will promote effective communication and teamwork across the kitchen and wider operation, while ensuring the team remains focused on delivering a high-quality customer experience.

You will also periodically review menus to ensure they reflect customer needs and market trends, while supporting the Club's wider marketing strategy and maintaining an efficient and cost-effective kitchen operation.

WHAT WE OFFER

As well as an excellent salary, we are dedicated to providing our colleagues with a vast range of benefits including:

Company funded benefits

• Private GP helpline.
• Discount portal for popular retailers, restaurants, leisure and more.
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme \" A confidential helpline providing 24/7 advice and counselling whatever the issue.
• 20% discounted gym membership.
• Mental health support.
• Family-friendly and wellbeing policies.

Flexible benefits* \" designed for employees to choose the best package for their personal needs.

• Health Cash Plan (level 1 is company funded).
• Critical illness cover.
• Travel insurance.
• Health Screening.

Rewards, recognition, development, and events

• Genting Academy \" online learning portal.
• Long service awards.
• Staff social fund.
• Annual company Christmas present.
• A range of social engagement activities such as a company-wide pub quiz, Croupier of the Year Awards, and a 5-a-side football tournament.

*Subject to eligibility.

OUR BUSINESS

Genting Casinos is one of the UK’s most popular leisure businesses and is proud to deliver outstanding service to our customers in our casinos nationwide. As part of the Genting Group, which employs 62,000 people worldwide, we are passionate about our values and providing our colleagues and customers with a fantastic experience.

As an inclusive and diverse employer, we celebrate individuality and value the contribution that each person brings to our workplace. We continue to gain an understanding of the needs and requirements of our customers, colleagues and prospects and actively embrace and accommodate these. If you require any support in relation to your interview, such as guidance, advice or any adjustments, please contact us.