Lead Kitchen Chef – Drive Quality, Training & Creative Cuisine

The Park View; Worthing; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Park View in Worthing is seeking an experienced chef to join our kitchen team. You will report to the Head Chef and Sous Chef when they are present, ensuring quality dishes and high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating day-to-day operations, training staff, preparing dishes, managing inventory, and maintaining cleanliness, safety, and presentation to meet the establishment's standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen with high hygiene standards.
• Ability to manage stock, rotate perishable items and control costs.
• Strong leadership to train and guide kitchen staff.
• Proficiency in preparing complex dishes, sauces, and garnishes.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day kitchen operations and delegation.
• Train and manage kitchen staff.
• Food preparation and cooking to standard.
• Inventory management and stock control.
• Quality control and presentation of dishes.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Handle pressure and problem solving in busy periods.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Staff training

Food preparation

Inventory management

Quality control

Hygiene & safety

Under pressure

Education

Professional culinary training

Job description

The Park View in Worthing is seeking an experienced chef to join our kitchen team. You will report to the Head Chef and Sous Chef when they are present, ensuring quality dishes and high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating day-to-day operations, training staff, preparing dishes, managing inventory, and maintaining cleanliness, safety, and presentation to meet the establishment's standards.