We are looking for a Head Chef to join our busy team
We would love to hear from caring, compassionate, and experienced chefs who are not only passionate about cooking delicious, fresh, seasonal meals, but also developing a team that will be passionate about delivering an exceptional food and dining experience for our guests.
JD Young is an independent Hotel and Restaurant set in the town of Harleston, an ancient market town in the heart of the Waveney valley. Harleston is full of historic buildings, one of which is JD Young’s itself, having been an Inn for well over 100 years. JD Young prides itself on delivering high standards of food, rooms, and customer service within a beautiful comfortable atmosphere to dine, drink and sleep.
The hotel has 11 En-suite Bedrooms, Restaurant, Bar, and an external space that can cater for 120 inside and another 48 guests outside.
As a Head Chef at JD Young you will:
* Have 10+ Years’ experience
* Help manage our kitchen and kitchen team
* Be Flexible, Willing and Able to Work evenings and weekends
* Have Strong knowledge of nutrition and experience of catering for individuals with different dietary requirements
* Have very good communication skills, and be a great team player
* Have the right to work in the UK
* Lead from the front, helping to build a positive kitchen team
Your responsibilities:
* Develop menus and drive the business forward in the long term.
* Calculate and stay on top of GPs for all dishes
* Hold regular kitchen meetings
* Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
* Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen whilst adhering to health & safety standards
* Assist with the cleaning and organisation of kitchen and equipment
* Restock items as needed throughout the shift
* Place orders, ensuring the correct amount of stock is present throughout each week.
* Fill and complete all necessary paperwork daily
* Ensure that all standards of hygiene are maintained in all food preparation areas - food stores, refrigerators, deep freezers and all equipment is properly maintained and cleaned
* Present possible new dishes to senior management on a regular basis
What you will get:
* Salary up to £18ph depending on experience
* Overtime Available
* Experience working with a fantastic team of individuals
* Work in a beautiful town with plenty of unique shops and opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Freelance
Pay: Up to £18.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Every weekend
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Harleston IP20 9AD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Are you able and willing to work evenings and weekends?
Experience:
* Chef: 10 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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