Head Chef - Beaulieu
At RA Venues, we inspire great experiences at some of the UK's leading cultural and heritage destinations. We celebrate great food and legendary service across our portfolio of clients.
We are looking for a talented and experienced Head Chef to lead our team at this prestigious contract based in the heart of the New Forest.
As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating and delivering exceptional food, leading the kitchen team, and ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen. You will be passionate about food quality and presentation, maintaining high standards, and ensuring that all dishes are prepared and presented to perfection. You will also oversee catering for high-profile events, including weddings and other special occasions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Kitchen Leadership: Lead and inspire the kitchen team, overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations, from menu creation and food preparation to plating and presentation.
* Menu Development: Create and develop exciting, seasonal menus, ensuring they are consistent with the venue's culinary vision and client expectations.
* Food Quality and Consistency: Ensure every dish is prepared and presented according to the venue's high standards.
* Staff Management: Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring a high level of performance and adherence to hygiene standards.
* Event Catering: Oversee food preparation and service for events, ensuring that the catering experience is exceptional and tailored to the client's needs.
* Stock Management: Manage ordering, stock rotation, and inventory control, ensuring that stock levels are maintained.
* Health and Safety: Enforce strict food safety, hygiene, and health regulations to ensure a safe kitchen environment.
* Cost Control: Manage food costs and contribute to the financial success of the venue.
* Customer Focused: Ensure that dishes meet client and customer expectations.
* Operational Support: Oversee the smooth running of the kitchen during service.
Required Skills:
* Culinary Expertise: Proven experience in high-quality catering, ideally in a similar venue or setting.
* Leadership Skills: Strong ability to lead and motivate a team of kitchen staff.
* Food Safety: Extensive knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
* Team Collaboration: Ability to work well with both front-of-house and kitchen teams.
* Organisational Skills: Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
* Adaptability: Flexibility to take charge of all aspects of kitchen operations.
* Event Experience: Previous experience working on events, particularly weddings and large-scale functions, is highly desirable.
Additional Traits:
* Passion for Food: A deep enthusiasm for culinary arts and delivering an exceptional dining experience.
* Creativity: Ability to contribute to menu planning and innovation.
* Financial Awareness: Ability to manage food costs.
* Work-Life Balance: We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance.
As the Head Chef, you will ideally have a background in high-quality catering and be eager to lead your team in a prestigious venue. You will be dedicated to maintaining a high standard of food and service, driving operational excellence, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
We reward your hard work with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Pension scheme
* Career development opportunities
* Digital GP access for you and your family
* Travel and shopping discounts
* Cinema discounts
* Cash rewards on spending
* Wellness classes
* Family & friends discounts
Job Reference: com/1203/64305001/52724358/SU #RA Venues
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers.
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