Head Chef

4 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Vacherin Full time
Head Chef - Newcastle upon Tyne

Head Chef 25.00 per hour Newcastle Vacherin are committed to delivering deliciously different experiences, having fun, and conducting business with a social and environmental conscience. We are excited to be recruiting for a Head Chef to work at Bond Dickinson - The Spark.

Location: Womble Bond Dickinson

Rate of pay: £25.00 per hour

Working pattern: Casual work Job Purpose

Responsible for the provision of seasonal food in a contemporary style in line with the CH&CO brand.
To maintain standards of quality, food hygiene and health and safety. Where relevant (given the site
structure) deputise for the Exec Chef in the running of the kitchen operation or responsible for the full
management of the kitchen and the kitchen team. Delivers all budgetary targets and provides high
standards of customer service. To work on a shift basis as required by the business.


Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Food Production

• To fully understand and interpret the CH&CO brand in terms of food and food service

• To develop and plan menus that are in line with client and customer expectations at the relevant
CH&CO site

• To prepare and oversee all preparation of food to the highest standard and in line with the CH&CO
style

• To ensure food is seasonal, of known provenance and where possible sourced locally

• To produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers

• To ensure that all appropriate ingredients are available for the menus being prepared and where
necessary identify shortages and instigate action to source ingredients

• To deputise in the Ex Chef's absence where appropriate.

• To assist Exec Chef (where relevant), Company Chefs and Food Development Director in developing
and producing new service styles and food concepts

• Raise all supplier quality issues with the Procurement Department at CH&CO

• To communicate with the relevant parties' requirements for planned menus and order necessary
ingredients

• To coordinate stock ordering and stocktaking for the entire operation.

Kitchen Finanace


• Plan menus and prepare food in order to minimise wastage

• Control costs through efficient purchasing and use of existing stock whilst ensuring that standards
and style is maintained.

• Ensure with Exec Chef, where appropriate, that budgetary targets are delivered on site through a
thorough understanding of GP, GP%, selling price, cost price, margin, mark up and calculation of menu
costs through recipes.

• Responsible for ensuring weekly and monthly stock takes

• To administer unit controls and keep records using the appropriate systems
Managing / Developing a Team

• Depending on site structure either overall responsibility for managing the kitchen team ensuring that
they are all are aware of CH&CO standards and carry out their jobs in line with those standards or in
partnership with the Exec Chef

• Responsible for leading the kitchen team in producing high quality seasonal food in a timely fashion.

• Conduct daily briefings before service ensuring all Chefs understand the day's menus and are aware
of their responsibilities for the day

• Provide feedback and coaching on performance

• To provide any necessary on-job training whereby increasing the team's understanding and
knowledge of produce.

• To carry out performance appraisals as and when directed by the company.

• To manage poor performance in line with the CH&CO process, where relevant reporting performance
issues and actions to Exec Chef / site General Manager

• To induct new staff into their position.

• To monitor the attendance of the kitchen brigade

What's in it for you?

Working with Vacherin has its perks People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

  • Personal Development and Training opportunities
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Holiday allowance
  • Eye care
  • A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
  • Family friendly support
  • A holiday purchase scheme
  • Regular social events and communication with our leaders
  • Volunteering days
  • Recognition schemes and people awards
  • Long service awards
  • Access to some great high street discount vouchers
  • Cycle to work scheme

    Vacherin officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021. Partnerships, Innovation, Integrity, Quality, Fun

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