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Blue Arrow

Stoke-on-Trent

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

2 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in a dynamic visitor attraction setting. This exciting role involves not only managing food preparation and quality but also innovating menu ideas that align with the company's vision. You will play a crucial role in training and supporting your team while ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and safety. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a love for culinary excellence, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant setting.

Experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a food service environment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage kitchen staff.

Manage kitchen team and oversee food preparation and quality.
Develop new menu ideas and ensure compliance with hygiene standards.

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Time Management

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Passion for Food

Food Hygiene Level 2

Blue Arrow Derby is proud to be working in partnership with an excellent manufacturing & visitor attraction client within the Staffordshire area who are looking to recruit a Head Chef on a full time, permanent basis to join their team.

Hours: 39 hours per week (8-4:30) - including weekends on a rota basis

Salary: Up to £30,000

What will you be doing in the Head Chef role?

General food preparation
Working to existing menu and creating new menu development ideas
Assisting the Head of Retail to form new ideas and events in line with the company brand
Line management of kitchen team
Training and supporting kitchen team
Preparing rotas
Supporting on company events
Filling away deliveries
Washing utensils and dishes
Great communication and teamwork skills
Cook all food to excellent quality
Storing and sorting ingredients properly
Passion for food
Ability to work under pressure
Ensuring food prep and kitchen areas are clean in line with health and safety and food hygiene procedures

What will you bring to the Head Chef role?

Previous experience as a Head Chef or similar
Previous experience working within a café/visitor attraction/restaurant environment is highly desirable
Food hygiene level 2 (dated within the last three years)
Ability to provide new menu development and ideas to the company in line with their vision
Previous management experience of kitchen staff
Happy to clean and be involved in supporting areas as needed
Has excellent organisation and time-management skills
Able to use their own initiative and work as part of a team
Able to communicate/report any issues to the relevant people effectively
Hard-working and reliable

If you are interested in the above role and feel you can meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you as soon as possible. We please ask all applications are made via the click apply button, and we will aim to process your application as quickly and efficiently as possible.

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Head Chef

Blue Arrow

Stoke-on-Trent

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

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