Head Chef

1 month ago


Bicester Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Penny Cook Recruitment Full time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head Chef to head up the kitchen in a successful and established customer facing restaurant, serving all fresh food daily menus using the best local produce.

Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.
Benefits:
  • Great work life balance
  • Free parking
  • Company pension
  • Company discounts

As the Head Chef, you will lead the team in all areas of food production. A true foodie, you will bring your personality to the kitchen inspiring and motivating your team's passion to produce freshly cooked, fabulous food.

Role - Head Chef

As Head Chef you will:

  • Lead the daily operation of the kitchen, you will be hands on.
  • Plan menus and daily specials within company framework.
  • Plan and manage the kitchen team in the preparation of all meals.
  • Monitor stock levels and manage stock orders
  • Carry out weekly stock count to ensure GP targets are achieved.
  • Manage the cleaning of equipment and working areas to the highest food hygiene standards.
  • Plan rotas and holidays to meet service level requirements
  • Work closely with the Restaurant Manager to achieve the highest standards, service and sales.

Attributes - Head Chef

We are looking for:

  • Successful and experienced Sous Chef or Head Chef with the ability to manage a team.
  • Friendly, with an engaging personality and a genuine love for customer service.
  • Strong communicator who can motivate and develop their team to deliver with enthusiasm and great personality.
  • Knowledgeable in Food Hygiene and Health and Safety requirements.
  • Commercially aware to achieve sales and profit targets.
  • The ability to write and cost menus using fresh ingredients.
  • Passion for delivering the highest quality food and service.

This really is an amazing opportunity to join a fantastic operation in a customer focused business.

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Please note: You must be resident in the UK and eligible to work. Weendeavorto respond to every application we receive, however unfortunately due to the high volume of responses to our advertisements we are sometimes unable to do this immediately so please bear with us.

Penny Cook Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, a recruitment agency dedicated to recruitment in the Hospitality Industry.


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