Head Chef

TN United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Blue Arrow Derby is proud to be working in partnership with an excellent manufacturing & visitor attraction client within the Staffordshire area who are looking to recruit a Head Chef on a full-time, permanent basis to join their team.

Job Details

• Hours: 39 hours per week (8:00 - 16:30), including weekends on a rota basis
• Salary: Up to £30,000

Responsibilities

• General food preparation
• Working to existing menu and creating new menu development ideas
• Assisting the Head of Retail to develop new ideas and events aligned with the company brand
• Line management of the kitchen team
• Training and supporting the kitchen team
• Preparing rotas
• Supporting company events
• Handling deliveries
• Washing utensils and dishes
• Ensuring excellent communication and teamwork
• Cooking all food to high standards
• Properly storing and sorting ingredients
• Maintaining cleanliness in line with health, safety, and food hygiene procedures

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or similar role
• Experience in a café, visitor attraction, or restaurant environment is highly desirable
• Food hygiene Level 2 (valid within the last three years)
• Ability to develop new menu ideas aligned with the company’s vision
• Previous management experience of kitchen staff
• Willingness to support in cleaning and other areas as needed
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective communication skills for reporting issues
• Hard-working and reliable

Application Process

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this role, please apply via the click apply button. We aim to process applications efficiently.

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