Head Chef | Lead Creative Kitchen & Menu (Flexible Hours)

Francescas; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rates for staff and朋友

Birthday leave

Enhanced family leave

Course Sponsorship

30% F&B discount at RBH hotels

Refer a Friend bonus

Flexible working

Wagestream paycheck access

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellness events

Free meals on duty

Temporary relocation accommodation

Job summary

RBH Hospitality Management is hiring a Head Chef for Francesca’s Restaurant & Pizzeria in Barrow-in-Furness. You will lead a busy kitchen, craft menus, mentor staff, and ensure exceptional guest experiences in a lively, welcoming Italian restaurant.

Join a team that values quality ingredients, great atmosphere, and career growth, with relocation support and flexible benefits where available.

Qualifications

• An experienced, passionate and ambitious chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a passion for great food.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop the team while maintaining high standards.
• Creativity and a love for experimenting with new flavours, contributing fresh ideas to the menu.
• Excellent organisational abilities, from managing inventory to keeping the kitchen workflow smooth.
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Bringing creativity, precision, and passion to every dish that leaves the kitchen.
• Leading the Kitchen of our busy, high-volume restaurant.
• Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team
• Take charge of daily kitchen operations, ensuring prep, cooking, and service run smoothly and efficiently.
• Managing all aspects of food preparation and service during busy periods
• Develop menus, experimenting with new flavours and seasonal ingredients to keep the offerings fresh and exciting.
• Monitor inventory, oversee ordering, and manage stock levels, making sure the kitchen is always prepared for a flawless service.
• Manage food costs, GP and kitchen budgets and work with suppliers
• Maintain high standards of presentation ensuring every dish meets our top-notch expectations.
• Uphold rigorous hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards, creating a safe and organised workspace for the whole team.
• Recruiting, training and scheduling kitchen staff
• Working closely with the restaurant management team to deliver an exceptional guest experience

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Menu development

Inventory management

Communication

Job description

RBH Hospitality Management is hiring a Head Chef for Francesca’s Restaurant & Pizzeria in Barrow-in-Furness. You will lead a busy kitchen, craft menus, mentor staff, and ensure exceptional guest experiences in a lively, welcoming Italian restaurant.

Join a team that values quality ingredients, great atmosphere, and career growth, with relocation support and flexible benefits where available.