Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Head Chef to lead a talented kitchen team in delivering exceptional culinary experiences for a variety of events, weddings, and functions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the kitchen team, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations and high-quality food production across all areas, including the hotel's restaurant, events, and weddings.
* Design and update seasonal menus that offer variety, innovation, and meet guest expectations while considering cost-effectiveness.
* Manage kitchen budgets, including food costs, stock control, and inventory management, ensuring profitability and minimizing waste.
* Oversight of the preparation and presentation of dishes, maintaining exceptional standards of quality and consistency.
* Handle all kitchen staffing, including recruitment, training, performance reviews, and ongoing development to build a strong, skilled team.
* Manage supplier relationships to ensure the timely delivery of quality ingredients, maintaining a cost-effective approach to procurement.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or similar senior kitchen role, ideally in a busy hotel or event-based environment.
* Strong financial management skills with experience in managing kitchen budgets, food costing, and controlling expenses.
* Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with experience in leading a diverse kitchen team.
* Able to thrive under pressure, especially during busy periods such as weddings and large events.
Time Management, Communication, Organisation
Benefits
Competitive salary. Opportunity to lead a talented team in a well-established establishment with a reputation for excellence. Work in a busy and exciting environment, handling high-profile events such as weddings and corporate functions. Room for career growth and personal development within a reputable organization. Flexible working pattern of 5 days over 7, with weekends included as required.
What We Offer
The chance to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, delivering exceptional culinary experiences. The opportunity to lead a talented team and develop your skills as a leader. A competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working hours. The chance to work in a well-established establishment with a reputation for excellence.