Job Description

Head Chef who has experience in leading and managing a kitchen team, strong food presentation skills and excellent planning, organisation and communication skills, is required for a food outlet based in Coventry, West Midlands.SALARY: 328,585 - 331,973 per annum + Excellent BenefitsBENEFITS: 20 days holiday plus no less than a total of 15 days at Christmas, Easter, New Year, May Day, Spring and Late Summer bank holidays or days in lieu thereof, a dedicated wellbeing programme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, substantial pension scheme and salary extrasLOCATION: Coventry, West Midlands (CV4) occasional off-site working is requiredJOB TYPE: Full-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: 36.5 hours per week. Hours may vary during vacation times. The restaurant operates from 9.00am to as late as midnight on certain nights, requiring a mix of day and evening shifts, including weekends. Chefs are rarely required after midnight.JOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Head Chef who has experience in leading and managing a kitchen team, strong food presentation skills and excellent planning, organisation and communication skills.Working as the Head Chef you will support the restaurant by preparing and cooking food to high standards, ensuring quality and portion control.As the Head Chef you will work alongside a dedicated team to design and implement high-quality menus, while controlling margins and meeting service demands.You will maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the best provenance, quality, and pricing of ingredients with full traceability as well as taking responsibility for hygiene and health and safety in food preparation areas.ABOUT THE RESTAURANTA modern twist on the traditional, serving real value-for-money food and a variety of locally sourced products, real ales, wines, premium beers and spirits. The key message is real ale - real food - real people - real welcome, with a focus on great customer care.Offering their take on a traditional pub-style menu, the venue has a large open plan kitchen with a 160+-capacity. High standards, passion and exemplary food hygiene are essential, serving members with a friendly smile.DUTIESYour duties as a Head Chef will include:

• Deliver the highest standards of customer service

• Prepare food with attention to presentation, quality, and portion control

• Fulfil requirements for conferences, buffets, and other events as directed, ensuring customer satisfaction

• Complete financial documentation related to transfers, invoices, etc., in accordance with procedures

• Control stock as per budget requirements, ensuring rotation and correct labelling systems are in place

• Conduct temperature checks and maintain appropriate records

• Adhere to cleaning schedules and ensure hygiene in food preparation areas at all times, keeping accurate records

• Support staff training and reviews with the Food & Beverage Manager, identifying training needs and implementing training plans

• Ensure all working practices comply with health and safety requirements, fire safety regulations, and food safety standards

• Operate all kitchen machinery and equipment correctly and safely, ensuring all staff do the same

• Liaise appropriately with external authorities such as Environmental Health Officers, Licensing Authorities, and independent hygiene inspectors as required

• Train staff on food preparation, hygiene, and health and safety procedures

• Provide recommendations for menu development and product purchases

• Advise on the purchase and use of catering equipment

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in leading a kitchen team

• Experience managing a staff team

• Background in high-volume food production

• Ability to use EPOS tills

• Experience liaising with suppliers

• Exposure to multi-unit operations

• Familiarity with youth environments

• Experience handling customer complaints effectively

• Menu development experience

• Understanding of gross profit margin calculations

• Experience in budget monitoring and preparation

• Numerate and literate

• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate

• Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate (preferable)

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act/Food Safety Act (desirable)

• City and Guilds 706/1, 706/2 or equivalent

• Understanding of licensing laws

• High standards of customer care

• Strong food presentation skills

• Excellent planning and organisational skills

• Systematic approach to work

• Teamwork and leadership capabilities

• Strong coaching and training skills

• Initiative and problem-solving abilities

• Adaptability and flexibility

• Assertiveness with tact and diplomacy

• Commitment to Equal Opportunities

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