Kitchen Manager Head Chef

Penarth Yacht Club; Penarth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Penarth Yacht Club is seeking an innovative Chef ready for a dynamic role in running the galley kitchen and overseeing food production. This full-time position offers the opportunity to create exceptional culinary experiences while ensuring high standards in food safety and kitchen management. With a competitive salary based on experience, it’s a rewarding chance for a passionate individual in the culinary field.

Benefits

Decent work/life balance

Competitive weekly salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef in hospitality.
• Ability to create menu items and prepare dishes.
• Strong knowledge of food production and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food production and maintain kitchen standards.
• Manage stock control and kitchen organization.
• Train and manage junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Food production techniques

Culinary trends

Food safety practices

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Award

NVQ Level 2 or higher

Level 3 Food Safety Awards

Job description

K-W Catering at Penarth Yacht Club.

We are seeking a dynamic individual who wants to take on a new challenge.

This isn’t a straightforward ‘cook the same menu everyday’ role.

This is a developmental role that requires out of the box thinking, strong time management skills and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences.

We are looking for someone who can run our galley kitchen for our members, oversee our street-food kitchen & pizza oven, and help build our contract catering division. No week will be the same, and your reward will be based on your ambition and entrepreneurial aptitude.

As our food guru, you will be responsible for overseeing all food production and ensuring high-quality culinary creations.

We can offer you a decent work/life balance - our main restaurant days being Thursday-Sunday, however there are also regular Saturday evenings free to you, unless of course you have helped sourced a function.

Sunday's are very important to us, and our guests, so we do require you to be able to create a wonderful Sunday lunch menu.

Reporting to the General Manager, the role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:

- Assisting in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes for events or specialist evenings
- Preparing and cooking delicious and visually appealing dishes according to a the menu
- Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently by managing stock control, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment
- Managing and training any junior kitchen staff where required
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations in the kitchen
- Maintain cleanliness, maintenance and organisation in the kitchen area, including all required standards for food safety.

Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Chef in a restaurant or hospitality setting
- Strong knowledge of food production techniques, culinary trends, and food safety practices
- Minimum Level 2 Food Safety Award
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

-Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety

Desirable and useful but not necessary qualifications include:

• NVQ Level 2 or higher
• Level 3 Food Safety Awards

General skills that all good candidate should possess are:

• TIME KEEPING & ATTENDANCE
• Knowledge and ability to run a kitchen unaided
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Ability to manage junior kitchen staff
• Ability to produce good quality food in all sections
• Good oral communication & Team management skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
• Positive and approachable manner
• Team player qualities

Benefits:
- Competitive weekly salary based on experience and qualifications

If you are a talented Chef with a passion for creating exceptional culinary experiences, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £14+ per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40+ per week depending on ambition