Blue Arrow is proud to be working in partnership with an events company opening a brand-new site based in Derby City Centre in Spring 2025. They're looking to recruit a Head Chef to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. To lead on all aspects of the food operation and proactively develop strategies to enhance sales and standards matching the needs of the venue's guests and clients. Hours: 48 hours - on a rota basis including evenings and weekends Salary: £42,000 Generous Pension scheme Life assurance policy 25 days holidays Healthcare scheme Employee Assistance Programme Company discounts Learning & development opportunities A time to join a new, expanding company What does the Head Chef role involve? To ensure food production, standards, costs and menu planning are carried out in a timely fashion, as agreed with the Head of Food and Beverage. To carry out the smooth and efficient running of all kitchens, ensuring stock rotation, cleaning and suitable levels/ranges of stock are in place. To have full responsibility for food orders and ordering systems. Create, plan and mobilise new menus. To plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by the company. To ensure that the company's reputation for excellent food and service is upheld. To ensure the kitchen meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislation and procedures. To ensure all food is cooked, presented and served in line with company standards, using innovation in the method and style of presentation and food service. To lead and train kitchen staff, motivate and lead by example. To assess kitchen team performance and recognise training needs To ensure all financial controls, costings, wastage and orders are met within budget. To ensure purchasing is made using nominated suppliers and in line with company procedures. What will you bring to the Head Chef role? Minimum of three years working in a Head Chef role or similar within high volume, customer focussed venue. Relevant industry professional catering qualifications and evidence of continuous development. Sound knowledge of budgeting, stock and margin control. Experience in the management of statutory requirements. Experience of organising hospitality, functions and events. Have a thorough understanding of food hygiene and health and safety regulations Experience of leading and developing a team. Experience of providing excellent customer care. Experience of budget/cost management. Experience of working with colleagues at all levels throughout a company. Good IT skills Excellent organisation and planning skills with the ability to work flexibly under pressure, to prioritise and to meet deadlines. Strong leadership skills. Ability to work well as part of a team. Smart appearance and presentation. Good understanding of financial implications and margin control. Show flair and imagination in menu design and an enthusiasm for innovative ideas. Extensive knowledge of, and interest in, food including current and emerging trends. Confidence and energy, with a proactive nature and the ability to take initiative. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Where is the Head Chef role based? The role is based in Derby (near City Centre) so if you live in Derbyshire or the surrounding areas, great This would be a short commute if you have access to your own car but is also a short walking distance from the bus station / local bus stops. If you are interested in the above role and feel you can meet the above requirements - we would love to hear from you as soon as possible. We please ask all applications are made via the click apply button, and we will aim to process your application as quickly and as efficiently as possible. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.