Head of Kitchen Operations

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Chartwells Full time
Company Overview:
Chartwells is a leading food service company in the UK, committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members.

About the Role:
We're seeking an experienced Chef to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food, overseeing menu changes, and identifying opportunities to improve our food services. Additionally, the candidate will support with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts, represent Chartwells, and maintain a positive brand image.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:
  • Preparing and serving high-quality food that meets the expectations of our clients and customers
  • Overseeing and implementing menu changes to ensure consistency and quality
  • Identifying opportunities to improve our food services and implement changes as needed
  • Listening and acting on customer feedback to continuously improve our food services
  • Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts to enhance our offerings
  • Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image through exceptional customer service and culinary skills
  • Maintaining inventory levels to keep our kitchens well-stocked and organized
  • Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
  • Ensuring compliance with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations
Requirements:
  • Possession of City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
  • Experience supervising a team in a similar chef role
  • Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
  • Flexible approach to working and ability to adapt to changing situations
Estimated Salary:

£40,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience



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