Works alongside the head chef and sous chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stock.
About The Role
Supporting the head chef and sous chef in the general running of the kitchen.
Managing the kitchen staff, including setting the rota, and handling disciplinary and HR issues in the absence of the head chef.
Leading a team of chefs in cooking and preparing meals, including checking food quality and overseeing cooking techniques.
Taking responsibility for more technical elements of cuisine.
Onboarding new employees.
Designing / helping the head chef to create food and drink menus.
Working within specified budgets.
Ensuring the kitchen meets high standards of quality.
Completing food hygiene documents to comply with the law and writing environmental health reports when necessary.
Establishing strong relationships with staff in other areas of the business, including managers and front of house teams.
Deputising for the head chef/sous chef in their absence.
Being the voice of the kitchen when communicating with waiters and bar staff.
Ordering supplies and negotiating with suppliers.
Managing inventory and keeping control of stock.
Organising produce and ensuring strict adherence to food hygiene regulations.
Any other reasonable management request.
Skills Needed
Desired Criteria
* 6 months experience in a similar position.
Required Criteria
* Must have the right to live and work in UK.
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Calm approach.
* Able to lead a team.
* 2 years experience in a busy kitchen environment.
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