Lead Line Chef: Elevate Dishes & Team

The Horton Inn; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Horton Inn in Wimborne Minster is seeking a dedicated chef to join the kitchen team. You will report to the Head Chef and Sous Chef, ensuring quality meals while upholding hygiene standards.

You will lead day-to-day kitchen operations, train staff, and manage food preparation, inventory, and presentation to maintain exceptional dining experiences. Ideal candidates are skilled in diverse culinary techniques, can work under pressure, and contribute to cost control and waste reduction while

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day Kitchen Operations: coordinate tasks, ensure smooth workflow, maintain high standards of quality, taste and presentation.
• Training and Managing Staff: guide, instruct and support team to follow food safety and hygiene standards and stay consistent in preparation.
• Food Preparation and Cooking: participate in preparation and cooking; master techniques; ensure dishes meet standards and are cooked to perfection.
• Inventory Management: monitor stock, order ingredients, store and rotate perishables, help control food costs and minimize waste.
• Quality Control and Presentation: ensure dishes meet standards and are visually appealing, manage portion sizes and plating.
• Maintaining Hygiene and Safety Standards: enforce hygiene regulations and kitchen cleanliness; lead by example.
• Handling Pressure and Problem Solving: work well under pressure, multitask, troubleshoot issues and keep operations smooth during busy periods.

Job description

The Horton Inn in Wimborne Minster is seeking a dedicated chef to join the kitchen team. You will report to the Head Chef and Sous Chef, ensuring quality meals while upholding hygiene standards.

You will lead day-to-day kitchen operations, train staff, and manage food preparation, inventory, and presentation to maintain exceptional dining experiences. Ideal candidates are skilled in diverse culinary techniques, can work under pressure, and contribute to cost control and waste reduction while