Head chef

HR-CL Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning hospitality group in the UK is looking for an ambitious Head Chef with at least 2 years of experience cooking to 2-3 AA Rosette level. This role offers the opportunity to make your mark in a professional kitchen while working closely with seasonal ingredients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing teams and a proven track record in kitchen management. A range of company benefits, including training opportunities and generous discounts, is provided.

Benefits

Share of service charge

50% off food and drink

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible shift patterns

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Head Chef.
• Ability to manage a professional kitchen.
• Experience with fresh seasonal ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Run a professional kitchen with a proactive approach.
• Manage kitchen budgets and maintain high food hygiene standards.
• Train and develop both front and back of house teams.

Skills

Cooking to 2-3 AA Rosette level

Team motivation and development

Communication skills

Budget management

Hands-on kitchen management

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and confident Head Chef to take things to the next level. We work closely with some of the UK’s greatest farmers so you need to have a passion for working with fresh seasonal ingredients.

So, if you’ve been looking for a career defining moment, this could be the job you’ve been looking for!

About you

• An ambitious Head Chef with at least 2 years’ experience cooking to 2-3 AA Rosette level.
• An enthusiastic, dynamic and determined Head Chef who takes pride in what they do, enjoys working collaboratively and is ready for a new challenge.
• Take a proactive hands-on approach to running a professional kitchen.
• A proven track record of running a professional kitchen including managing budgeted GPs and 5* Food Hygiene.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience of building, motivating and developing teams to get the best results at all times.
• A passion for imparting knowledge and training up both FOH and BOH teams.
• A passion for working with the best produce.

What’s in it for you

• An opportunity to make your mark and take your career to the next level.
• Training and developing opportunities – we like to develop from within.
• Share of service charge.
• Companywide discounts 50% off food and drink.
• Cycle to work and technology scheme.
• Flexible shift patterns.

About Us

• Operated by the award-winning group.
• We believe in looking after our people just as well as we look after our guests.
• Have a passion for developing people’s careers and promoting from within.

Applicants must be passionate and take great pride in what they put on the plate and help us grow our good reputation even further.