Senior Kitchen Manager
3 weeks ago
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in Wakefield, delivering high-quality food that exceeds customer expectations. As a key member of our catering team, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring that all dishes meet the highest standards of quality, presentation and taste.
About the Role
- Oversee the planning, organisation and execution of meal services, including food preparation, cooking and presentation.
- Develop and implement new recipes, menus and culinary ideas to enhance the dining experience.
- Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene, health and safety, and food safety practices.
- Manage kitchen staff, providing guidance, support and coaching to ensure they reach their full potential.
- Conduct regular inventory and ordering of supplies, maintaining an efficient and cost-effective system.
- Monitor food costs, portion control, and waste reduction initiatives to optimise profitability.
- Liaise with suppliers, chefs, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless operation of the kitchen.
- Demonstrated experience in managing kitchen teams, preferably in a similar role in contract catering with hospitality and events.
- Strong knowledge of nutrition, menu planning, and food costing principles.
- Proven ability to maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, health and safety, and food safety practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting, and food costing.
We offer a competitive salary ranging from £25,000 to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package, including meal provided while on duty, financial wellbeing programme, medicash, pension scheme, life assurance, employee assistance programme, holiday purchase scheme, recognition awards, employee networks, exclusive benefits site, entertainment, health & wellbeing and travel discounts, shopping discounts, on-going training & development and career pathways.
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