Head chef

We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled and driven kitchen manager to lead our kitchen team to success. We are looking for a head chef who has a love for cooking and preparing meals to a consistently high quality. Our Head Chefs are always someone who is able to lead, inspire and train their team, whilst maintaining a positive, engaged environment in the kitchen. Main responsibilities Leading and Developing People

• Manage the team including motivating and leading the team to always work to the highest possible standards.
• Take responsibility for personal development by completing in-house training, attending courses, and identifying need.
• Working with the Management team on the development of personal development plans for key members of staff.
• Identify recruitment needs and take an active role in the recruitment of new staff members.
Providing a Brilliant Experience for our customers
• Ensure all staff members are aware of all current promotions and products through regular briefings.
• Deliver excellent customer service and customer management, always.
• Work alongside the management team to continually improve the product.
Maintaining Controls and Standards
• Manage the opening and closing of the unit ensuring all procedures are adhered to.
• Carry out instructions given by the management team and head office.
• Maintain accurate stock control, including ordering, delivery checks, line checks and wastage.
• Deal with deliveries and report any loss or damage to the manager.
• Be responsible for cash-management issues.
• Always adhere to all company policies and procedures and licensing laws.
• Monitor and manage maintenance issues.
• Manage office administration as instructed by the Unit General Manager.
• Ensure that all Daily standards Audit are completed a minimum of twice daily.
• Report any faults or damage immediately to the Unit General Manager.
• Be responsible for evacuation, in cases of emergency, acting as first point of contact for the team, guests and the emergency services.
• Report any security issues to the Unit General Manager immediately.
• Take responsibility for extra management tasks, as required, in the Unit General Manager's absence.
Achieving Targets and Growth
• Assist in achieving all financial targets.
• Manage and maintain correct staffing levels.
• Input into the annual budgeting process.
• Attend profit and loss meetings and agree actions.
• Arrange for any issues to be briefed at weekly team meetings.
• Building a sustainable and Innovative business
• Be involved and contribute at team meetings.
• Maintain effective communication, always, among the team, management and head office.
• Propose and implement local marketing strategies to maximise room occupancy levels.
• Conduct regular SWOT analysis and identify areas for growth and opportunity
  
  You must:
• Be eligible or have all necessary documentation in which to be legally employed in the country, which you are based.
• All Documentation required by any Local/Regional/National certifying or governing bodies in which to operate legally within you units' country.
• Have a up to date/active bank account in your own name.
• Be able to converse fluently in English.
• Where live in accommodation is not provided. Have a fixed place of residence and live within a reasonable travelling distance of the unit., Social with an upbeat personality
• Love working in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for great service
• A good team player, able to support and work with the whole team
• Can-do attitude with the ability to multi-task in a busy environment
• You have good communication skills and the ability to converse in English. Other languages are always a plus
• Have the right to work in the UK
  
  Beds and Bars is an internationally-known travel brand that operates 21 backpacker hostels and 16 bars and pubs across Europe. If you want to work for a business that's dedicated to building your skills and knowledge of the hospitality industry, then we could be the company for you.
Our industry-leading benefits include:
• 50% off Food and Drink in all of our bars
• 50% off St Christopher's Inns accommodation in Europe (and other partners across the world)
• Industry-recognised training
• Regular incentives and trips away
• Employee of the Month, Quarter and Year awards with cash rewards
• Free mental health support, counselling and care
• Award-winning company development schemes
We love to work hard and play hard, and we're always on the lookout for the next rising stars in hospitality. If you think you could be a good fit, please do get in touch!, International, vibrant and exciting! The possibilities with Beds and Bars are endless... It's all a matter of how you choose to Live Your Life. If you're bubbly, full of great ideas and have a hunger to learn then you might be a great fit for our Beds and Bars family. What We Offer The opportunity to work as part of an exciting and dynamic, multi-national company with opportunities to learn and develop in your role and the potential for future growth. We know how important your career development and progress are. That's why we have worked hard to ensure that we are delivering the very best training, offering industry-recognized qualifications as well as many opportunities for development to every single employee. We are 1 of only 6 organisations in the Hospitality Sector worldwide that has achieved an accredited Platinum Level Investors In People status…. We don't want to brag but we are pretty stoked about that., As a member of the team, you will get access to exclusive discounts across all of our connected businesses throughout Europe. Here are just some of the perks of being part of the team:
• 50% off accommodation in any of our affiliated Hostels and Accommodation businesses across Europe and 25% off for Friends and Family
• 50% off all food and drinks in our Food and Beverage businesses
• Employee Referral Scheme provides opportunities to earn up to €2,000 for new hire referrals with no cap on the number of referrals made
• In some instances on-site living accommodation can be provided
• Recognition schemes:
• £ 100 for employee of the Month
• £ 250 for employee of the Quarter
• £2000 for employee of the Year
• The chance to be nominated for a team sailing trip, twice per year