Kitchen Director

2 days ago


Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom Chartwells Full time
Job Title: Kitchen Director

We are looking for an experienced Chef to join our team as a Kitchen Director on a part-time basis, contracted to 34 hours.

As a Kitchen Director, you will be responsible for leading a team of chefs and contributing to the success of our business by delivering high-quality food that meets the expectations of our clients and customers within a leading food service company in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead a team of chefs to achieve excellent results and deliver high-quality food
  • Develop and implement effective kitchen management strategies to drive business growth
  • Collaborate with colleagues to identify opportunities for improvement and implement change
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and health and safety regulations
  • Support the creation of new menus and food concepts
  • Maintain a positive brand image and represent the company at all times
  • Monitor inventory levels to optimize kitchen efficiency
  • Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained in the kitchen
Requirements:
  • Be passionate about delivering exceptional food quality and customer service
  • Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
  • Have experience leading a team and managing kitchen operations
  • Have a proven track record in a similar Chef role
  • Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
  • Have a flexible and adaptable approach to working

Our salary for this position is £27,500 - 37,000 per annum, depending on experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including comprehensive training and development, life assurance scheme, personal development and training opportunities, and a holiday purchase scheme.



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