Day-to-day management of the Kitchen
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Ensure that the Kitchen is operated to ‘The Real Greek’ Standards
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Support and communicate regularly and effectively with the Restaurant Manager, Chef Area trainers, and Operations Manager
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Ensure correct prep levels and instructions are left for Chefs / Kitchen Porters
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Ensure that targets and budgets are achieved by maintaining and controlling food, labour and variable costs
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Assist in ensuring all stock levels are managed and accounted for
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Complete and review stock results together with the Restaurant Manager on a weekly basis
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Ensure that the Kitchen is fully maintained and serviced as required
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Support the Restaurant Manager in day-to-day management of the Restaurant
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Using the weekly forecast, writing smart BOH rotas using the right people at the right time., * Ensure restaurants are compliant with H&S audits and EHO
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Attend health & safety training, food safety training
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Ensure that all food presented to customers is prepared with the freshest ingredients to ‘The Real Greek’ standard
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To be responsible for ensuring all kitchen staff are preparing and presenting quality food , and are following correct food and hygiene standards
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Report any issues with food quality and freshness from the suppliers or the Central Kitchen to the Restaurant Manager and Executive Chef
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Follow the stock labelling (DOT system) and rotation system (FIFO) to ensure all products are clearly labelled and used in the correct order
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Ensure that new menu changes are implemented smoothly and are consistent with the training information
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Communicate any equipment issues to the Restaurant Manager, and that maintenance is being followed up
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Check the quality and quantity of all received produce
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Ensure that all kitchen paperwork is completed correctly such as cleaning schedules and temperature checks
Development of the Kitchen team
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Recognise and reward great team performance
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Support the Restaurant Manager in recruiting and training candidates for kitchen roles
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Ensure that all kitchen teams are led by example and performing to their best abilities by providing excellent training and reviewing performance by providing regular feedback to all kitchen team
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Support team performance through regular job chats and where necessary supporting disciplinary hearings
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Motivating the team by organising regular staff meetings
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Develop your Sous Chef / Junior Sous Chef, and involve them in running the kitchen
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Ability to remain calm and to work under pressure
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Communication skills
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Great attention to detail
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Financial awareness and strong organisation skills
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Basic IT skills
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Ability to motivate, lead and train others
Contact Detail:
The Real Greek Recruiting Team