Head Chef

Location: Woodbridge

Job Type: Full-time permanent

Salary: £34,000

Join our client's dynamic team, where we create unforgettable learning and adventure experiences for young people. As a Head Chef, you will play a crucial role in providing appetising, nutritious meals and maintaining high standards of customer service and safety. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in a fast-paced environment, ensuring our catering provision consistently meets the highest standards.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Oversee food storage, preparation, cooking, and serving procedures, ensuring adherence to labelling, temperature checks, allergy management, and effective implementation of the HACCP system.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, monitor due diligence records, and provide guidance on corrective actions.
• Train and supervise Chefs and Assistant Chefs in food safety procedures, providing ongoing coaching and conducting risk assessments.
• Ensure adherence to recipe specifications from the Nutritics system and maintain a safe working environment.
• Manage the kitchen team to deliver excellent food provision for guests and colleagues, ensuring alignment with contracted hours and business requirements.
• Utilise learning management systems to track training completion and workplace performance, providing regular feedback and supporting career progression.
• Manage financial aspects of the food provision, including ordering, stock rotation, and waste management, to ensure maximum value for money and effective cost control.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar leadership role within the catering industry.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP principles.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, capable of training and mentoring staff.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage cross-departmental relationships.
• Commitment to continuous personal and professional development.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday and your birthday off.
• Open to buy additional holiday days.
• Opportunities to work in different locations in the UK and in Europe.
• Discounted holiday breaks and retailers.

To apply for the Head Chef position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.