Head Chef
Role Overview
Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality, well-presented food while maintaining food safety, hygiene, and service standards.
Oversee menu planning, kitchen operations, staff development, and cost control.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality, well-presented food while maintaining food safety, hygiene, and service standards.
Oversee menu planning, kitchen operations, staff development, and cost control.
Key responsibilities
- Plan and update menus based on venue style, customer preferences, seasons, and budget.
- Oversee cooking and presentation while ensuring consistent quality, portions, and service.
- Supervise, recruit, train, and schedule kitchen staff.
- Manage food and labour costs, portion control, waste, orders, deliveries, and stock.
- Maintain safe storage, cleanliness, and equipment; enforce food safety, allergen, and workplace procedures.
- Coordinate with front of house and management, respond to feedback, and maintain kitchen records.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a senior kitchen role and ability to lead a team in a busy food service environment.
- Strong cooking skills and knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, and kitchen practices.
- Knowledge of food hygiene, food safety, allergen management, and health and safety.
- Experience with menu planning, stock control, ordering, and kitchen cost management.
- Leadership, communication, organisation, prioritisation, and attention to detail.
- Culinary qualifications and food safety training are desirable.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
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