Head Chef £32k

We offer a hot food service 7 days a week 24 hours a day, our expectations for our head chef is to work Monday to Friday 7.30am till 4.30pm but this can change to meet the business demands.,

• Ensure that the location achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed with the client in line with the budget
• Monitor the work of all the staff and carry out appraisals, recognise training needs and potential as appropriate
• Hold team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets, standards required and company and client information
• Work with your General Manager to prepare budgets; achieve and maintain the food cost in accordance with the budget
• Develop and evolve all client's services at location, ensuring regular adjustments and improvements are both recommended and implemented
  
  This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic Head Chef or Sous Chef looking to take their first step into a Head Chef role, to make a name for themselves within the food service industry., Thrive on getting the best out of people and maximising commercial opportunities
• Excellent kitchen management skills
• Fresh ideas menus
• Draw satisfaction from managing, training and supporting a team
• Provide a professional catering service, ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met
• Previous experience in Contract catering is desired but not essential
• Strong understanding of report writing and financial management.
• Excellent supervisory and communication skills
• Good delegation and influencing skills
• Able to demonstrate your analytical approach to problem solving
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service
• Hands on approach
Additional Information For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that's an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve. We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of. Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team's careers. 'Better' is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us., Interested? Even if you don't meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary,
• Salary - Up to £32,000 per annum
• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave.
• 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave.
• Free meals on shift.
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance.
• Discounts available from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema.
• Wellbeing hub.
• Access to employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.