Job Title?Head Chef
Department?Operations - BOH
Salary ?£40,000 / £45,000 per year plus bonus
Direct Supervisor?General Manager
To ensure the smooth running of the food operation including the maintenance and cleaning of the the kitchen.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
* To ensure agreed food standards are maintained at all times.
* To issue and monitor maintenance to ensure that the kitchen fabric and equipment is kept in a safe, clean and fully functional condition.
* To monitor the quality of deliveries and take appropriate action where necessary.
* To ensure that we comply with HACCP and health and safety procedures.
* Ensure stock levels and ordering of food items is kept under control to minimise wastage whilst maintaining food GP%.
* Ensure the Food Safety Management Procedures are followed and maintained.
* To recruit, monitor and train staff.
* Keep COL% to agreed level and within budget.
* By analysing market trends, change and develop menu timely and appropriately.
* To liaise with floor staff and other departments to ensure guest satisfaction and smooth running of service.
* To optimise profitability of the outlet and ensure that all relevant costs are controlled in line with the budget.
Key Behaviours:
* Minimum Level 2 in Health & Safety
* Minimum Level 2 in HACCP
* Food Safety Level 3
* Strong leadership, motivational and teamwork skills
* Organised and excellent time management skill
* A flexible attitude
* Experience in all relevant disciplines
* Excellent communication skills
Desirable:
* Departmental training experience
* Experienced with various cuisine
* Computer literacy
Who we are
COSMO Authentic World Kitchen is inspired by the best five-star hotels in the world, which bring a choice of fresh food under the same roof and elevate the buffet concept to new levels. Since opening in 2003, COSMO has expanded throughout the UK and Ireland as customers embrace global dining and flavours from all corners of the world.
At Cosmo we are like a big family, and we relate our success to the strength of our management team and collaboration of all our staff, everyone takes the ownership of our culture and is the ambassador of our core value ---RECIPE:Respect for people, Efficient to maximise performance, Creative for new ideas, Integrity to drive results, Passion in everything we do and continuous improvement, Engagement and always go the extra mile
Its an exciting time to join the team as we continue to expand.
Additional pay:
* Performance bonus
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
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