Head Chef

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Southampton
Salary
32000.00 - 36000.00 GBP Annual + Tips + Benefits
Posted
07 Jun 2021
Closes
05 Jul 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
The Company and the Role:

This is a new restaurant being opened in the heart of one of Southampton dining areas.

The principal behind the business is an accomplished Chef and restaurant owner who has other business interests in the catering and hospitality sector across the south coast.

Key Features of the Role:

* Effective management of the Kitchen Brigade which will initially be around a team of 4 ensuring that all members of staff carry out their duties to the best interest of the company at all times.

* Using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to produce amazing food and dining experiences.

* Manage and set the standard for the brigade in a kitchen with seasonal ups and downs.

* Mentor and inspire others with your hands-on cooking knowledge and techniques.

* Managing and reporting on the kitchen profit margin, GP, profit and loss.

* Ensure that the assets such as cooking equipment, machines, storage facilities, interior and exterior fabrics etc, are well looked after, maintained and cared for by the kitchen staff.

* Always endeavour to ensure that all guests are completely satisfied with the service and the product.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

* Must be either a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with the relevant experience.

* Essential you have worked in a fresh food and branded kitchen at a similar level.

* Health, Safety, GP, Margin, Profit and Loss, must have dealt with the day to day reports.

* Ideally worked in a seasonal kitchen with peak and downtime seasonal challenges.

* Managing and motivating your team, kitchen, time and food orders in a respectful manner.

* Passionate for producing the perfect dish every time, whilst under pressure.

* Your practical experience should ideally be supported by some form of catering qualification.

What is on Offer?

Fabulous opportunity to work alongside the Principal opening a brand new restaurant

Basic annual salary GBP32K - GBP36K, judged on interview, trial, and experience.

Tips also payable plus benefits.

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