Head Line Cook

1 week ago


Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom First Contact Chefs Full time

We are seeking an experienced Head Line Cook to join our team at First Contact Chefs. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a stylish and elegant hotel environment, creating fine dishes and working to the highest standards.


The role involves supervising and leading a team of Commis and Demi Chefs, training, and developing them to achieve exceptional results. You will be responsible for planning and overseeing day-to-day running of the section to meet service requirements, ensuring all health and hygiene standards are followed.


Main Tasks:
  • Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs to achieve exceptional results
  • Plan and oversee the day-to-day running of the section to meet service requirements
  • FOLLOW ALL HEALTH AND HYGIENE STANDARDS
  • Sample, smell, and observe food to ensure conformance to recipes and standards
  • Take orders from the Sous Chef and assign tasks to Commis and Demi Chefs, ensuring they are carried out correctly
  • Write daily wine, dry storage, food requisitions, and kitchen transfers on the appropriate forms for the approval of the Sous Chef
  • Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen section, utilizing food surpluses to control food costs
  • Communicate with and assist back-of-the-house personnel to maintain efficient food production
  • Conduct daily food line inspections in the section to ensure quality is maintained

The ideal candidate will have NVQ levels 2&3, experience working in a Michelin-starred or AA Rosette establishment, and a hotel or restaurant background. Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and styles, as well as good understanding of food, hygiene, and safety, is essential.


Essential Requirements:
  • NVQ levels 2&3
  • Experience working in a Michelin-starred or AA Rosette establishment
  • Hotel or restaurant background
  • Good knowledge of cooking techniques and styles
  • Good understanding of food, hygiene, and safety
  • COSHH knowledge
  • Good verbal and written English
  • Computer literacy
  • The right to work in the United Kingdom

Employment Benefits:
  • Complimentary nights with breakfast and 50% discount
  • Team members awards and incentives schemes
  • Great training and development opportunities
  • Complimentary meals while on duty

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience).



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