Head Chef

Copthorne Hotel Slough - Windsor; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known hotel in Slough is seeking a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and ensure high food quality. This role requires at least 3 years of Head Chef experience in the hospitality industry, exceptional leadership skills, and knowledge in food safety compliance. The ideal candidate will manage kitchen staff and engage in menu development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Head Chef experience in the Hospitality field.
• Experience in motivating and developing kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage all production functions of the kitchen and kitchen staff.
• Develop and train supervisors and culinary staff.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food production management

Team development

Menu development

Job description

The Copthorne Hotel Slough-Windsor is looking for a Head Chef who will be responsible for ensuring maximum guest satisfaction by planning, organising, directing and controlling food production for the Retrouve and Bombay Pavilion. Ideal candidate must have minimum 3 years of Head Chef experience in the Hospitality field.

The key Responsibilities will include :

• Manage all production functions of the kitchen and the kitchen staff.
• Motivate, develop and train supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards
• Exhibit exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counselling employees as appropriate and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management.
• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met
• Ensure the correct procedures are followed while maintaining high standards at all times
• Actively involved in menu development and calculates food costs for all menu items
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety requirement

Essential skills required :

Has experience and understanding of food mas...