At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage kitchen operations, including food preparation, team management, and supplier ordering.
- Company: Artemis provides high-quality British food across 15 privately owned estates in the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy a Head Chef bonus scheme, exceptional hours, and full uniform provided.
- Other info: Candidates must have own transport due to location.
- Why this job: Join a team of professional chefs and work with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- Qualifications: Requires 2 years' experience in a similar role and strong kitchen management skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Responsibilities include day-to-day management of your venue kitchen, from food preparation and service to ensuring high standards of cleanliness are maintained. You will follow our allergens policy and kitchen management package (full training given). Responsibilities also include managing your kitchen team, rota planning, and holidays, daily ordering from suppliers, and monthly stock takes. You will work within our food and staffing budgets to maintain financial standards and report regularly to the Group Executive Head Chef, with day-to-day reports to the General Manager. Management of Checkit (full training given) is also required.
The successful candidate will take a hands-on approach to kitchen management, demonstrating strong leadership, self-motivation, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. A genuine passion for producing high-quality dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients is essential. A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar position, providing for 100+ covers using fresh ingredients, along with a strong background in food-led establishments, is required.
Benefits of working with us include:
- Head Chef bonus scheme based on food costs and staffing budgets.
- Exceptional hours: 45 hours per week.
- Full uniform provided and laundered.
- Training courses provided: Food hygiene and safety level 3, first aid, mental health awareness, fire safety.
- Opportunity to see and work at other venues across our estate, in modern fitted kitchens with quality equipment using fresh ingredients.
- Working alongside other career-driven professional chefs who offer support and guidance when needed.
- The use of Checkit as our everyday food management system, giving you confidence in managing a busy kitchen.
- The ability to plan and test new dishes as part of our commitment to chef training.
Qualifications include a passion for cooking, a proven track record with good references to support your CV, and kitchen management and communication skills. You should be confident in food safety management, ordering, stock takes, and planning rotas (company laptop provided). Own transport is essential due to the location. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time in the UK.
Artemis is a company that is proud to provide the finest quality, modern British food and drink to high-end clients across 15 beautiful privately owned estates around the UK. Bassmead is perfectly located in the idyllic countryside.
Head Chef in Little Paxton employer: Artemis Venue Services
Artemis is dedicated to delivering modern British cuisine to high-end clients. Located in the picturesque Bassmead countryside, the company offers training courses and a supportive environment for career growth. Enjoy working in well-equipped kitchens across multiple venues.
