Head Chef

K.B.C. Associates Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospitality company in Slough is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations. The successful candidate will manage kitchen staff, ensure high food hygiene standards, and be actively involved in menu development. This role demands passion for food, strong leadership, and the ability to inspire a team. Offering a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of food mass production.
• Passionate about food, with a charismatic, vibrant, and high energy approach.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene & handling complex dietary requirements including allergies and intolerances.
• Experience in leading, motivating, and inspiring a team.
• Performance, achievement, and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Review staffing levels to ensure guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met.
• Ensure correct procedures are followed while maintaining high standards.
• Actively involved in menu development and calculating food costs for all menu items.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Food hygiene knowledge

Team motivation

Understanding of food mass production

Passion for food

Job description

Head Chef

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 mass production.
• Passionate about food, with a charismatic, vibrant & high energy approach
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene & handling complex dietary requirements including allergies and intolerances
• Experience in leading, motivating and inspiring a team
• Performance, achievement and results driven

About the Hotel

The Hotel is based in Slough-Windsor is ideally situated, close to historical Windsor and the prestigious Slough Trading Estate. The hotel offers 200+ comfortable guest rooms, 24-hour concierge service, impeccable customer service and modern amenities, as well as an indoor swimming pool and sauna.