Head Chef - 40 hours per week

Genting Casinos; Park Central; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Park Central is seeking an experienced Head Chef to work full-time. Responsibilities include ensuring high kitchen standards, managing the team, and complying with health regulations. Candidates must have Sous-Chef experience, a strong understanding of cooking methods, and be flexible with shifts. Competitive benefits and discounts available.

Benefits

Online discount portal

Flexible benefits package

Discounted on-site gym membership

Pension plan

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Sous-Chef level is mandatory.
• Understanding of various cooking methods and equipment is required.
• Excellent management record in kitchens is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure menus satisfy customer needs and trends.
• Provide direction and set high standards for the kitchen team.
• Maintain effective working relationships within the team.

Skills

Experience at Sous-Chef level

Understanding of cooking methods

Kitchen and staff management

Familiarity with culinary trends

Team player attitude

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Head Chef to work on a full-time basis. Candidates must be flexible to work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights and Bank Holidays.

Key Competencies and Duties include:

• To ensure that the menus on offer satisfy customer needs and market trend
• Provide clear direction and set high standards and expectations, encouraging a customer-focused attitude at all times
• To recognise the importance of teamwork and group dynamics, building and maintaining effective working relationships within the team
• To adopt a positive and flexible attitude to changing priorities and procedures, including shift changes etc.
• To ensure that effective communication takes place throughout the team
• Prioritise and delegate work within the kitchen team, continually looking for ways of improving the overall effectiveness of the team
• To comply with current Health, Safety and Hygiene regulations and Company Health and Safety policy including COSHH and food handling procedures

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience at Sous-Chef level
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management.
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.
• Team player with a flexible and professional attitude.

What we can offer:

• Online Discount portal
• A range of “flexible benefits”* you can pick and choose from such as: extra holiday purchase, dental insurance, Company funded Health Cash Plan, critical illness cover and travel insurance.
• Life Cover
• Numerous discounts across Resorts World Birmingham and the NEC Campus
• Discounts across the wider Genting UK brand
• Discounted on-site gym membership
• Discounted bus and rail passes with National Express
• Pension
• Uniform providedEmployee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Staff discount at Genting Hotel, Santai Spa, Sky Bar & Restaurant, World Bar, Sports Bar, Vortex.

As we love to have fun, we run a number of Company funded engagement events for our people to get involved in each year.

We also continually looks at ways to reward and engage our employees through things like Lifestyle Vouchers, long service awards, team incentives and social fund, annual company Christmas present and Career progression through our online learning portal Genting Academy.

*subject to eligibility

Resorts World is a leisure destination owned by Genting UK Ltd. Genting owns and operates many exciting brands within the centre, including Resorts World Casino, Santai Spa, Genting Hotel, Sky Bar & Restaurant, Vortex Gaming family arcade, The World Bar, The Sports Bar and a thriving meeting and events business. Located opposite the Resorts World Arena and the NEC, Resorts World is part of a busy campus that attracts millions of consumers every year to a diverse range of concerts, exhibitions and events. A vibrant destination with a beautiful lakeside location, it offers a fun and fast-paced working environment.

As an inclusive and diverse employer, we celebrate individuality and value the contribution that each person brings to our workplace. We continue to gain an understanding of the needs and requirements of our customers, colleagues and prospects and actively embrace and accommodate these. If you require any support in relation to your interview, such as guidance, advice or any adjustments, please contact us.