We are currently looking for a Head Chef for - Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay in Manchester.
Our Mayfair restaurant is an iconic global culinary destination and we are absolutely delighted to bring the renowned Lucky Cat to the heart of the historic King Street, Manchester. Set within the walls of the old bank, Lucky Cat Manchester boasts three stunning private dining rooms, including the Vault and a mezzanine semi-private space overlooking to restaurant.
Lucky Cat is an Asian Eating House and late night lounge inspired by Tokyo's 1930s Kissas and Shanghai's drinking dens.
Asian inspired small plates, Robata grills, sushi and sashimi are exquisitely crafted in the open kitchen and raw bar. Each dish is designed to be shared socially at the centre of the table.
The Head Chef must have:
* The motivation and leadership skill to represent the Gordon Ramsay Brand and its world class hospitality standards
* Previous experience as a Head Chef within a premium high-volume quality restaurant, either independent or part of a 5 star hotel
* A solid understanding of classic cooking methods and seasonality, as well as an ability to innovate and create
* A keen eye for detail to ensure delivery of the standards and the highest levels of food quality at all times
* A proven track record of recruiting, developing, motivating and retaining a high performing kitchen team
* A strong personality, with confidence and enthusiasm to lead the team in the day to day running of the kitchen
* Exceptional communication skills verbal and written to ensure clear communication with all stakeholders
* Ability to multi task and effectively manage relationships at all levels
Key Accountabilities:
* Being the key leader of the kitchen, effectively managing the team and driving food quality and standards
* Responsibility for leading, inspiring and motivating the team to achieve loyalty and retention
* Responsible for the overall compliance of Health & Safety, and Food Safety to both statutory, and Gordon Ramsay Restaurants standards
* Ensuring the supply chain is effectively implemented and controlled in keeping with the concept and in line with Gordon Ramsay Restaurant standards
* Effective management of the food margin within the targets set
* Effectively coordinate, control and manage all resources and commercials to deliver all targets of the P&L
What we offer you:
* Competitive Pay Rate
* Wage stream employer-Employees can access up to 50% of wages before payday
* Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally including WSET Accreditation Levels 1-3
* Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energizing and professional restaurant environment
* A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in UK restaurants
* 50% discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses for you and Friends & Family
* Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotels
* MYNDUP - you can get up to 2 hours a month free, anonymous mental health support & wellbeing, counselling or therapy
* 50% off Membership to CODE which includes unlimited access to industry offers across restaurants, bars and hotels
* Amazing family meals on duty
If you have a passion for food and are looking to develop your career in a best-in-class global restaurant group, we would love to hear from you.
We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process.
At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are driven to be an inclusive employer, we are devoted to creating an environment where our amazing teams can thrive, and our aim is to put people at the heart of everything we do. We want our teams to be their authentic self and we truly celebrate diversity in every sense.
We are successful at what we do by cultivating talented teams with diverse skills & backgrounds. Everyone is welcome in our Gordon Ramsay Restaurants family. As we continue to grow and build the business, we are committed to putting diversity, equality, and inclusion at the forefront.
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