At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen team and design innovative menus at Brambles Restaurant & Deli.
- Company: Brambles, a vibrant restaurant focused on high-quality, seasonal food.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company pension, and on-site parking.
- Other info: Opportunity to showcase your culinary creativity and engage with customers through social media.
- Why this job: Join us to create delicious dishes and enhance customer experiences in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with strong leadership skills.
Purpose of the role: To lead the menu direction at Brambles Restaurant & Deli. To implement and uphold values that focus on integrity of cooking, innovative cooking and an overall positive customer experience.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading and developing the kitchen team
- Designing and evolving our all-day dining, Sunday roast, events, and deli menus
- Managing food costs, stock control, and gross profit
- Ordering, supplier management, and weekly administration
- Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards
- Overseeing kitchen maintenance and cleanliness
- Working closely with the General Manager and Operations Manager to drive business performance
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef ready to step up
- Strong butchery skills
- Food Hygiene Level 3
- Excellent leadership and people management skills
- Good understanding of GP, food costing, and stock control
- Organised and confident managing kitchen administration
- Passion for producing high-quality, seasonal food
- Experience in developing menus
- A comfortable appearing person in social media content promoting the business
Hours: 5 days per week - 4 kitchen service days working on the pass (Mondays are generally treated as an administration day). Sundays are required during Autumn and Winter. Min. 48 hours.
Salary: from £40,000
Benefits: Company pension, On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Head Chef Brambles in Penrith employer: Brambles
Join a dynamic team in Manchester where innovation meets opportunity! As a Category Manager, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that values creativity and collaboration, alongside competitive salary packages and professional development opportunities. With a focus on employee growth and a commitment to shaping the future of workwear, this is an excellent place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
