Head Chef
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Basingstoke
- Salary
- 32000.00 - 35000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 09 Jul 2018
- Closes
- 06 Aug 2018
- Sectors
- Catering & Hospitality
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We have an opportunity available for a Head Chef to join our team based in Basing View, Basingstoke. Joining us on a full, time permanent basis, working 40 hours per week, you will receive a competitive salary of GBP32,000 - GBP35,000 per annum depending on experience plus a comprehensive benefits package.
About us:
Elior are an award-winning UK and worldwide contract catering and facilities management company. We operate across many specialist sectors including Business and Industry, Education, Defence, Retail and Stadia. We are committed to making our customers delighted with the whole experience. Not only because our food is excellent, but because of the quality, warmth and efficiency of our whole service. Because this quality depends on our people, we are dedicated to being the best place to work in our industry and have been recognised as a Sunday Times Top 25 Best Big Company to Work For.
About the role:
Our Head Chef will be responsible for ensuring sustained growth of turnover and net operating profits by effectively managing the kitchen and the delivery of high end culinary excellence.
You will be responsible for providing day to day culinary advice, innovative solutions and quality service in line with business objectives and Elior UK standards to achieve and maximise set targets. You will establish and maintain a committed and engaged team.
Key tasks & responsibilities as our Head Chef:
- Proactive management of kitchen team. Responsible for recruiting, supporting, training and people development to deliver an efficient, high quality service to Elior UK, the customer and client
- Accountable for ensuring that all aspects of the Elior experience are communicated and embedded within the team supporting the Service Champion as appropriate
- Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence
- Accountable for maintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budget
- Accountable for innovative menu planning and design of food service within specified budgets ensuring high standard of food presentation and portion/quality control
- Responsible for creating a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence
- Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environment policies and duty of care to customers and colleagues
Skills, experience and qualifications required by our Head Chef:
- Previous Head Chef experience
- Relevant qualifications including food hygiene, cookery certifications/qualifications
- First aid training
- Proven track record with innovation, computer & costing skills and have an extensive culinary background
- Experience in Mediterranean cuisine is preferred
Core values and behaviours we are looking for in our Head Chef:
Because we believe that the whole experience matters at Elior we look for someone who shares the same values:
- Employee Recognition: recognise and value the contribution of others
- Loyalty to our client/customer satisfaction: warm, friendly and genuine with ability to build trust and loyalty
- Innovation: actively seek to improve ways of working and offer suggestions
- Operational Excellence: committed to achieving results through demonstrating a "can-do" attitude
- Responsibility: takes personal responsibility to ensure all Elior ways of working are adhered to
Benefits we will offer our Head Chef:
As well as an enjoyable place to work, Elior offer a comprehensive benefits package including access to offers, promotions and discounts to retail and leisure providers.
If you have the skills and experience to become our Head Chef, apply now. We'd love to hear from you!
Closing Date - 06/08/18
About us:
Elior are an award-winning UK and worldwide contract catering and facilities management company. We operate across many specialist sectors including Business and Industry, Education, Defence, Retail and Stadia. We are committed to making our customers delighted with the whole experience. Not only because our food is excellent, but because of the quality, warmth and efficiency of our whole service. Because this quality depends on our people, we are dedicated to being the best place to work in our industry and have been recognised as a Sunday Times Top 25 Best Big Company to Work For.
About the role:
Our Head Chef will be responsible for ensuring sustained growth of turnover and net operating profits by effectively managing the kitchen and the delivery of high end culinary excellence.
You will be responsible for providing day to day culinary advice, innovative solutions and quality service in line with business objectives and Elior UK standards to achieve and maximise set targets. You will establish and maintain a committed and engaged team.
Key tasks & responsibilities as our Head Chef:
- Proactive management of kitchen team. Responsible for recruiting, supporting, training and people development to deliver an efficient, high quality service to Elior UK, the customer and client
- Accountable for ensuring that all aspects of the Elior experience are communicated and embedded within the team supporting the Service Champion as appropriate
- Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence
- Accountable for maintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budget
- Accountable for innovative menu planning and design of food service within specified budgets ensuring high standard of food presentation and portion/quality control
- Responsible for creating a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence
- Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environment policies and duty of care to customers and colleagues
Skills, experience and qualifications required by our Head Chef:
- Previous Head Chef experience
- Relevant qualifications including food hygiene, cookery certifications/qualifications
- First aid training
- Proven track record with innovation, computer & costing skills and have an extensive culinary background
- Experience in Mediterranean cuisine is preferred
Core values and behaviours we are looking for in our Head Chef:
Because we believe that the whole experience matters at Elior we look for someone who shares the same values:
- Employee Recognition: recognise and value the contribution of others
- Loyalty to our client/customer satisfaction: warm, friendly and genuine with ability to build trust and loyalty
- Innovation: actively seek to improve ways of working and offer suggestions
- Operational Excellence: committed to achieving results through demonstrating a "can-do" attitude
- Responsibility: takes personal responsibility to ensure all Elior ways of working are adhered to
Benefits we will offer our Head Chef:
As well as an enjoyable place to work, Elior offer a comprehensive benefits package including access to offers, promotions and discounts to retail and leisure providers.
If you have the skills and experience to become our Head Chef, apply now. We'd love to hear from you!
Closing Date - 06/08/18