We are looking for a head chef to
work with your team to deliver all aspects of our food offering on a daily basis. To
create consistency of skills across the kitchen to pre-determined standards:
recording, training and reviewing constantly.
Key responsibilities:
FOOD
* Deliver the Brackenrigg food strategy
* Ensure that recipes are followed and up to date on our
kitchen management system
* Drive the development of new menus and dishes that are
suitable for the pub
* Implement seasonal menu changes from the research and
development stage to costings and tastings with relevant teams to
specified time frames
* Deliver events throughout the year if required
TEAM
* Direct, guide and train the chefs and kitchen porters
in a calm and clear way, understanding different learning requirements for
each individual
* Work closely with each chef to progress and develop
their professional skills
* Encourage and motivate chefs in the
creation of new dishes
* Identify and report of any external training
requirements that may be required
* Manage payroll in line with budget
MANAGEMENT
* Be up-to-date with current food legislation and ensure
the business is compliant at all times
* Deliver and record legal and company specified training
- departmental induction to include COSHH, HACCP, risk assessments, and
identify future requirements in line with legislation and company
development
* Monitor, review and record the work carried out by all
chefs and porters
* Ensure the correct chemicals are being used for
cleaning along with correct dosing and that all staff are trained and
signed off in handling these products correctly – COSHH
* Lead by example in delivering company and legislative
compliance for food handlers on uniform and grooming standards
* Ensure that the kitchen equipment is kept clean,
sanitised and maintained to reduce the risk of injury or failures
* Work cleanly and tidily at all times and ensure the
team are working using best practices
* Maintain good working relationships with all
colleagues, motivate the team around you both in the kitchen and front of
house
* Responsible to deliver food gross profits in line with
budget
* Constantly review food pricing ensuring standards are
maintained to reflect the brand
* Overheads and contracts kept in check with agreed
budget
Essential or desirable experience
* Worked in a similar role or as a senior chef for a
minimum of 3 years
* NVQ level 1& 2 or equivalent as a minimum
* Additional relevant qualifications
* Broad culinary knowledge
* Food Hygiene certificate level 3 minimum
* Good knowledge of English language
* Flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift
patterns
* Good team player
* Interest and passion for the food industry
* Good, clear and concise communication skills
* Desire and ability to train others one to one and group
sessions
* Calm under pressure
* Sound financial knowledge
* IT skills with understanding of relevant software systems
* International culinary experience
* Good organisational skills
* Task prioritisation and delegation
* Administrative skills
* Ability to write clearly and concisely
Key skills required:
* Good leader/staff motivator
* Decision maker
* Customer service focused
* Excellent communication skills
* Calm under extreme pressure
* Responsible
* Organised
* Numerate
Key attitudes required:
* Passionate about food
* A desire to continually learn and develop own skills
* An awareness of both guest and employee requirements
What we can offer in return:
* A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – right on the shores of Ullswater
* Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
* Special rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place and Watergate Bay Hotel
* Team discounts on treatments in Swim Club
* Discounts for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants: at Rampsbeck, Living Space, Glasshouse and The Brackenrigg
* Team social events throughout the year
* Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances