Lead Chef: Fresh Menu Leader with 5-Day Week

Groundwork NE & Cumbria; North Tyneside; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Groundwork North East & Cumbria is seeking a Lead Chef for our Heritage Centre cafe. You'll lead the kitchen, create seasonal menus, prepare fresh food, manage stock and uphold food safety standards.

This role offers a five-day rota with regular weekends, typical hours 8:30am–5:00pm, and no late evenings or split shifts. Occasional evening catering may be required for special events.

If you’re passionate about great food and mentoring a team, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifikationen

• A genuine passion for fresh, high-quality food.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Experience with menu planning and food cost management.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Positive, hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a busy environment.
• Great organisational skills and attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Lead the kitchen and ensure every dish meets high standards.
• Create seasonal menus and prepare fresh food.
• Manage stock and maintain food safety standards.
• Support and develop your team; no two days are the same.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Menu planning

Food cost control

Food hygiene

Team building

Organisational skills

Jobbeschreibung

Groundwork North East & Cumbria is seeking a Lead Chef for our Heritage Centre cafe. You'll lead the kitchen, create seasonal menus, prepare fresh food, manage stock and uphold food safety standards.

This role offers a five-day rota with regular weekends, typical hours 8:30am–5:00pm, and no late evenings or split shifts. Occasional evening catering may be required for special events.

If you’re passionate about great food and mentoring a team, we'd love to hear from you.