Head Chef - Banbury, Oxfordshire

Head Chef - Banbury, Oxfordshire

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef at The Light Banbury to work in our kitchen and prepare, cook, and present our dishes with pride and passion. To rise to the challenge of a busy service and ensure food standards are met and maintained at all times. The perfect candidate will have experience motivating and leading teams, and will take every opportunity to lead by example; demonstrating what exceptional service looks like, inspiring others to do the same.

A Little Bit About Us...

Light Cinemas is an expanding cinema chain with 11 venues across the UK, offering both mainstream and independent films. Our aim is to deliver a unique experience both inside and outside our screens.

As part of our new development in Banbury we are looking for a Head Chef to run our new Brasserie style restaurant - Open for brunch, lunch and dinner as well as catering for corporate and private events

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Work closely with the Senior Business Manager so the company vision can be developed and achieved.
• Implement and maintain, Haccp and H&S policies in line with government guidelines.
• To ensure all food produced is to a high standard.
• Maintain a high employee retention rate through effective communication, team meetings, training, regular appraisals, monthly 1 to 1's with direct reports and consistent reward, recognition, coaching and mentoring.
• Be responsible for the sourcing and purchase of items to ensure a good quality product is achieved at all times.
• Have good control of costs within the kitchen.
• Implement Rotas so correct staffing levels are achieved.
• To assist in the recruitment, training and development of staff withing the kitchen.
• Encourage kitchen staff to have an active role in all aspects of the kitchen operation.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen is maintained at all times.
• Ensure all equipment is working correctly.
• Maintain a good working environment within the kitchen and other departments.
• Have a high energy level and pro-active approach to work
• Be organised, reliable and a proud ambassador of the Light promoting our values.

The Person:

• Experience of working in a high-volume food environment
• A passion for food and creating dishes
• A strong leader with excellent communication skills
• A natural flair for developing and motivating teams
• Always ensures a high standard of quality and food presentation
• Excellent commercial awareness and business acumen
• Advanced level Food Safety and Health and Safety qualifications

The Light Perks:

• Excellent salary package and bonus potential
• The opportunity to be part of a new and exciting business venture
• Private medical insurance
• Workplace pension
• Great work life balance
• Healthcare cash plans and benefits portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discounts
• Up to 28 days holiday
• Career development opportunities in a growing company

If you have a passion for food and the film industry with the ambition to lead and motivate a skilled, tight-knit team, come and be a part the Light Cinema experience!