Head Chef - Monday - Friday

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary sector is seeking a passionate kitchen manager to oversee food preparation and menu planning. This role emphasizes budget management, team leadership, and maintaining high hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background and a commitment to excellent customer service. Join a company that values personal development, offering various training opportunities and a supportive work environment. If you are dedicated to creating exceptional dining experiences and enjoy working in a collaborative atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Wellbeing strategies

Family-friendly support

Regular social events

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in menu planning and food preparation.
• Strong understanding of budget management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare menus that meet client expectations.
• Manage the kitchen team and ensure high food standards.

Skills

Menu Planning

Budget Management

Food Preparation

Stock Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Team Management

Customer Service

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Food Safety Certification

Job description

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Key responsibilities

• Plan menus that align with client and customer expectations.
• Ensure that budgetary targets are achieved on site by demonstrating a strong understanding of GP, GP%, selling price, cost price, margin, mark up, and calculation of menu costs through recipes.
• Prepare and oversee all food preparation to the highest standards, minimizing wastage, and sourcing seasonal and local ingredients where possible.
• Undertake weekly and monthly stock takes and coordinate stock ordering for the operation.
• Understand and comply with company and statutory health, hygiene, safety standards, including COSHH and HACCP.
• Manage, coach, and develop the kitchen team.
• Seek customer feedback during service and use this information to develop the food and service offerings.
• Maintain a professional and friendly image with clients and customers.
• Work effectively with colleagues to ensure excellent customer service.
• Take pride in your work and enjoy what you do!

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather offers numerous benefits and development opportunities, as people are at the heart of our organization:

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• Wellbeing strategies, including Employee Assistance Programme and salary finance
• Family-friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with leadership
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and awards
• Long service awards
• Access to high street discount vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme