Head Chef, Ashbury

Job Overview

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Were on the lookout for a Head Chef who brings creativity, passion, and genuine inspiration to the kitchen someone who lives and breathes great food and loves developing the people around them just as much as crafting standout dishes. As Head Chef, youll take charge of food preparation, lead all kitchen operations, and ensure every plate reflects the high standards youre proud of. From daily service to big-picture planning, youll run a kitchen thats efficient, professional, and buzzing with energy.
Duties
Supervise daily kitchen operations, ensuring the team function cohesively and efficiently.
To produce quality daily and seasonal changes of menus.
Provide support and training to all sections of the kitchen, with menu knowledge, job role expectations and future development of each chef.
To support staff within the department in order to develop the team to achieve a high standard of performance through training, coaching and mentoring.
Ensure that the kitchen team comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety and hygiene standards
Monitor and control stock levels to generate the optimum yield and achieve budgeted gross profit margins
To achieve food cost targets and objectives as set down by the General Manager.
Work closely with the General Manager to create an excellent customer dining experience
To co-ordinate and manage all office procedures as required, including updating of records, preparation of rotas, time cards, ordering of goods or supplies.
The capacity to handle unexpected situations, resolve conflicts, and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Experience
Several years of experience in a professional kitchen
Experience in managing a kitchen team
Formal culinary training
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Benefits:
25% Staff Discount (used in any of our sites)
Work Pension scheme
AXA Healthcare (upon completing probationary period)
28 Days Annual Leave
Staff Meals on shift
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Referral Bonus'
Onsite Parking
If you are passionate about food and possess the skills necessary to lead our team towards excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity as our Head Chef. xwzovoh
Expected Hours: 45-hours per week.