Head Chef, Howdens Garden Centre

Klondyke

Inverness

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

No evening work

6 weeks annual leave

Free parking

Job summary

Klondyke is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen operation at our restaurant within Howdens Garden Centre. The role is full-time and involves 45 hours per week across five days with weekend work, but no evenings or split shifts.

You will manage the kitchen team, plan menus, and ensure top quality food and service to customers. We offer competitive pay aligned to experience, ongoing development, and a supportive environment where you can showcase your passion for high-quality,

Qualifications

Head Chef with strong leadership and ability to manage a large team.
Experience designing menus within brand guidelines and local sourcing.
Solid understanding of health and safety compliance in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

Lead the daily operation of the kitchen, hands-on role.
Plan menus and daily specials within company framework.
Plan and manage the chef and kitchen team in meal preparation.
Monitor stock levels and manage orders; perform weekly stock count to hit GP targets.
Ensure high hygiene standards and equipment cleanliness.
Plan rotas and holidays to meet service level requirements.
Collaborate with Restaurant Manager to drive sales and service quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Food hygiene

Stock control

Customer service

Job description

We are looking for a Full Time Permanent Head Chef to join the team in our Restaurant in Howdens Garden Centre.

Our competitive rates of pay range are dependant on experience.

The hours for this role are 45 per weekover 5 days. All positions include weekendworking so flexibility is a must. However we have the added benefitof no evening work and no split shifts. Our Centre isclosed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day which means time with the family on these importantdays.

Our restaurant boasts an impressive menu serving the highest quality, mouth-watering dishes using the best local produce along with sweet treats and home baking from our on-site bakery. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly experienced Chef who will relish the prospect of working in this fantastic facility.

The Role

As the Head Chef, you will lead to team in all areas of food production. A true foodie, you will bring your personality to the kitchen inspiring and motivating your team passion to produce freshly cooked, fabulous food.

Along with the Restaurant Manager you will be responsible for the overall restaurant operation to drive sales, maintain operating standards, develop the restaurant team, and deliver a fantastic experience for our customers.

What you will be doing as a Head Chef?

Lead the daily operation of the kitchen, you will be ‘hands on’.
Plan menus and daily specials within company framework.
Plan and manage the chef and kitchen team in the preparation of all meals.
Monitor stock levels and manage stock orders and carry our weekly stock count to ensure GP targets are achieved.
Manage the cleaning of equipment and working areas to the highest food hygiene standards.
Plan rotas and holidays to meet service level requirements
Work closely with the Restaurant Manager to achieve the highest and standards, service and sales.

What makes you our perfect Head Chef?

Successful and experienced Head Chef with the ability to manage a large team and significant peaks in service.
Friendly, with an engaging personality and a genuine love for customer service.
Strong communicator who can motivate and develop their team to deliver with enthusiasm and great personality.
Knowledgeable in Food Hygiene and Health and Safety requirements.
Commercially aware to achieve sales and profit targets.
Passion for delivering the highest quality food and service.

The benefits!