Head Chef

1 month ago

Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Wells & Co Managed Full time

We are always looking for additional professionals across our premium establishments in Herts, Beds and Bucks. The role requires not only exceptional cooking skills but also strong leadership, creativity, and a deep understanding of both traditional and modern culinary techniques.  

We will provide you with a great package including:

  • Competitive salary & bonus
  • 28 days holiday
  • Company Pension scheme
  • Retail and beer discounts
  • Refer a friend Bonus
  • Meals on duty
  • Cycle to work
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Benefits portal
  • Career development programme
  • Chef Whites
  • Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team


Your role as Head Chef:

  • Responsible for all food production ensuring that food is prepared to an exemplary standard
  • Overall accountability for hygiene and health and safety within the kitchen
  • Ensuring all team members are fully trained and aware of how food is stored, rotated and disposed of and monitoring their adherence
  • To ensure that food and labour costs are effectively managed in order to achieve a strong food margin and labour within budget
  • Responsible for the recruitment, training, coaching and development of the kitchen team to ensure the delivery of excellent food quality and guest satisfaction
  • To train and coach the front of house team to ensure that they have a good knowledge of all menu items to so that our guest service is of the highest standards
  • Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed by checking Food Safety and Health & Safety daily and Business Due Diligence on a weekly basis
  • Complete daily and weekly stock checks and ensure that all invoices are processed daily and accounted for
  • Input into menu development as required and leading regional cook offs

What we are looking for:

  • Currently a Head Chef with a background in a premium environment and passion for fresh food
  • The ability to deliver to excellent standards in a fast paced and pressurised environment
  • Culinary Excellence – a deep understanding of
    high-quality ingredients, flavour profiles, and advanced preparation &
    cooking techniques
  • Seasonal Ingredient Knowledge – stay up to date with
    seasonal produce availability to create menus based on what is freshest,
    abundant and value for money
  • Sourcing & Relationships – Establish connections
    with local farmers and suppliers to ensure access to the best
    ingredients
  • Presentation – attention to detail in plating and
    presentation to enhance aesthetics for a premium dining experience
  • Menu Development – create innovative, seasonal menus
    that showcase fresh ingredients & delight discerning diners
  • Quality Control – maintain rigorous standards to taste,
    texture, and consistency in every dish, every time
  • Collaboration – work closely with other kitchen staff and front-of-house teams to deliver a seamless dining
    experience
  • Leadership – manage the team, handle high-pressure
    situations, and integrate junior staff member into the kitchen team
  A premium head chef must balance artistry with practicality, continually striving for excellence in every aspect of the kitchen's operation.  If you are looking for that new opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

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