Head Chef

Elle R Leisure; Wigan; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Wigan is seeking a motivated Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations. The role involves managing a team of around 25 staff and ensuring high food standards. Benefits include 28 days holiday, performance service charge, and significant discounts at venues. Must be able to work evenings and weekends, with a preference for drivers.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Performance-based service charge

Complimentary monthly meal

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided and laundered

Free parking

50% discount

Regular staff parties

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef for at least 3 years in a high-volume kitchen.
• Experience leading a large team, including senior chefs.
• Full understanding of compliance and EHO requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a kitchen team of approximately 25 staff.
• Oversee daily operations ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff for skill development.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Training & development of staff

Budgeting skills

Job description

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Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and have a proven track record of leading large culinary teams to success? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you... Albert's Standish best known for it's restaurant, bar and function rooms is on the hunt for a highly motivated and experienced Head Chef who wants a new and exciting challenge.

This role is overall responsibility for the Standish kitchen and team including main line, prep and functions. This is a fully operational role, not admin based, so applicants must be ready for getting stuck in.

What are we looking for?

Someone to lead and manage the kitchen team of approximately 25 staff including senior chefs, chefs and kitchen porters

Oversee daily operations

Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations, including food safety standards, compliance, kitchen organisation and cleanliness

Train and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Encourage creativity and skill development within the team

Maintain consistent and high-quality food standards. Conduct regular tastings and assessments to ensure that all dishes meet our restaurant's high standards

Work with management to establish and manage kitchen budgets, control costs, and maximise profitability

What experience do you need?

• Great leadership qualities
  
  
• Proven experience of training & development of staff
  
  
• Head chef for minimum of 3 years in a high volume kitchen that preps and serves fresh, high quality food
  
  
• Experience leading a large team including senior chefs
  
  

Full understanding of compliance and EHO requirements

Great admin & budgeting skills such as with paperwork, stocks, rotas and ordering

What will you get in return?

28 days holiday

Performance based service charge in addition to your wage

Complimentary monthly meal at any Albert's for you and one other

Meals provided on shift & vending machine on site

Uniform provided and laundered

Free parking

50% discount at all of Elle R Leisure restaurant & bars

Regular staff parties

Christmas Day & Boxing Day off

Must be available

• Evenings, weekends and bank holidays
  
  
• 48 hours per week
  
  
• Able to travel to the venue outside of public transport hours (preferred driver)

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead our team to new heights, we want to hear from you!