Job Description
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Head Chef to work for this national contract catering company. The ideal Head Chef will have a passion for fresh food, an eye for detail and a firm but fair management style that is key to this post. Strong craft skills are essential. Ideally you will have relative background experience. Overseeing a large team of 20 chefs and an overall 25 kitchen brigade within this recently refurbished kitchen. This role will suit an existing head chef with staff restaurant experience and a person who is established within cooking to a large volume for a breakfast and lunch service. The head chef should be aware of current trends and a person who is passionate about delivering grab an go, theme counters along with street foods latest trends.
For the head chef this role is working Monday to Friday 7am-4pm with some flexibility required.
Head Chef Role Purpose:
- Managing staff.
- Controlling a tight budget.
- Attending training courses, as required
- Stock taking.
- Ordering and inducting new staff.
Essential Qualifications & Experience Needed To Be The Head Chef:
- A proven track record as a Head Chef with the experience of managing the day to day challenges.
- Individual will need to be fully qualified 706/2 or equivalent.
- Previous experience providing high quality food service in a Health and Welfare environment.
- Must have excellent cooking skills in both presentation and taste
- Must be reliable and have attention to detail
- You should be an IT proficient.
- You must be a self-motivated individual
- You must have excellent people management skills and be able to motivate your team.
- Be proactive and ensure innovation through team and service.
- You will be an ambassador for customer service ensuring all customer needs are met.
- Ideally you will have been a Head Chef within contract catering in the Blue Chip or in head office style B&I contracts and above all else have the drive to deliver excellence of service.
If this role is of interest please forward your CV.
