Head Chef (Bristol)

Gravity Recruit

Bristol

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 49,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Free meals
50% off food & drink
Annual parties
Referral bonus
Company pension
Training & development
Bonus £6,000

Job summary

Gravity Recruit Limited is helping a Bristol-based, busy restaurant to find a Head Chef with hands-on leadership and a passion for fresh, flavoursome cooking. The role requires managing a team, ensuring high standards of food safety, and controlling stock levels.

You will be rewarded with a base salary of £40,000 plus a discretionary bonus up to £6,000 and a total package up to £48,800 including tron­c earnings. Bristol is well-served by the kitchen talent in this vibrant city.

Qualifications

  • Hands-on Head Chef with a passion for cooking fresh, vibrant and flavoursome dishes.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.
  • Experience managing a team of chefs and stock control.

Skills

Hands-on leadership
Food safety
Stock management
Stock ordering
Team coordination
Cooking skills

Tools

Acquire for stock ordering

Job description

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our busy / fast paced restaurant in Bristol.

Our clients kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so it's important we find the right Head Chef who is going to be supportive, friendly and hands-on, always ready to help in the different sections of the kitchen.

Salary offer of up £48,800 includes earnings received through tronc. Base salary of £40,000

And on top of that, a bonus reward of up £6,000!

Our client have grown into a nationwide business, with our teams bringing our fresh food and fantastic service to cities and towns all over the country, building a steady following.

What the client can offer you:
  • Free fresh meals at work
  • 50% off all food and drink when dining in their restaurants, for you and up to 5 friends.
  • We love to work hard and play even harder at our awesome annual parties!
  • Earn more money if your friends join us (£100-£1000 extra for each friend)
  • Confidential Employer Assistance Program, to support you with any troubles you may be facing.
  • Company pension
  • Amazing training during your first few weeks and beyond
  • A nice Bonus! Of up £6,000 a year!
What the client is looking for:
  • Hands on chefs who are passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food.
  • Head Chef with minimum x2 years' in role.
  • Experience managing a team of chefs.
  • Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations
  • Experience controlling stock and par levels through mindful ordering.
  • Comfortable using different systems as part of your day-to-day. E.g. Acquire for stock ordering.

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