Head Prep Chef

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Un restaurant primé à Manchester recherche un Head Prep Chef pour rejoindre son équipe. Dans ce rôle clé, vous soutiendrez le chef et le sous-chef, encadrerez des chefs juniors et veillerez à la qualité des plats peut faire la différence dans l'une des meilleures cuisines de la ville.

Benefits

Repas pour le personnel pendant le service

Réductions sur la restauration dans nos établissements

Formations et développement de carrière

Environnement de travail amical et solidaire

Qualifications

• Minimum de 5 ans d'expérience en cuisine, dont 2 ans à un niveau de management.
• Expérience dans un environnement de restauration frais.
• Attention au détail et à la propreté.

Responsibilities

• Maintenir la qualité et la cohérence pendant la préparation.
• Encadrer et développer des chefs de préparation et du personnel junior.
• S'assurer que les normes de propreté et de sécurité alimentaire sont respectées.

Skills

Organisation

Motivation d'équipe

Normes de propreté

Préparation de nourriture

Job description

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Head Prep Chef – £16.00 per hour + service charge and tips - El Gato Negro, Manchester

The Role

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, fresh food kitchen? Ready to take the next step up and support leading a talented team? We’re looking for a confident and skilled Head Prep Chef Chef to join our award winning El Gato Negro restaurant in the heart of Manchester’s King Street.

You’ll work alongside a dedicated brigade in a high-quality, modern Spanish kitchen, where fresh ingredients and teamwork are the core of everything we do.

In this role, you’ll be a key member of our leadership team, supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day-to-day running of the prep kitchen. You’ll help manage service, mentor junior chefs, and uphold high standards of food quality and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

If you're ready to grow your career in a respected kitchen and make your mark at one of Manchester’s leading dining spots, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain consistency and quality during preparation
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with kitchen operations
• Guide and develop Prep Chefs and junior kitchen staff
• Oversee stock rotation and ordering when required
• Ensure food hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety standards are met
• Staff meals on shift
• Discounted dining across our venues
• Training and career development
• A supportive and friendly working environment

The Person

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a minimum of 5 years’ kitchen experience, at least 2 years of which at a management/supervisory level, at Rosette/5 Star Hotel level
• Comes from a fresh food background
• Can lead and motivate others in a busy kitchen
• Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Takes pride in high standards and clean kitchen practices
• Loves great food and working as part of a team