Head Chef - Open-Kitchen, High-Pressure Kitchen

Office Angels; Dover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Straight shifts

Regular weekend off

£14.50/hour

Staff parking

Uniform provided

Job summary

Office Angels in Dover is looking for a skilled Chef to join the Whitfield kitchen team. You will lead the kitchen, manage shifts, and prepare dishes to the restaurant's exacting standards under pressure. The role offers straight shifts with a regular weekend off and a pay rate of £14.50 per hour (9-hour shifts, 40 hours weekly).

Benefits include staff parking, discounted meals, and a provided uniform. Two years of kitchen experience and knowledge of allergens, HACCP, and health & safety are

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of kitchen experience.
• Solid understanding of food safety legislation, allergens, and HACCP.
• Ability to work well under pressure as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to follow recipes accurately.
• Excellent listening and communication within the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team to maximise productivity and service levels.
• Prepare dishes to high standards, maintaining quality and presentation.
• Oversee shift operations, ensuring health and safety compliance including allergens, HACCP, and COSHH.
• Manage stock deliveries and rotate stock effectively.
• Collaborate within a cohesive team, maintaining a positive kitchen atmosphere.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Health & safety

HACCP

Teamwork

Recipe following

Listening skills

Job description

Office Angels in Dover is looking for a skilled Chef to join the Whitfield kitchen team. You will lead the kitchen, manage shifts, and prepare dishes to the restaurant's exacting standards under pressure. The role offers straight shifts with a regular weekend off and a pay rate of £14.50 per hour (9-hour shifts, 40 hours weekly).

Benefits include staff parking, discounted meals, and a provided uniform. Two years of kitchen experience and knowledge of allergens, HACCP, and health & safety are