Head Chef - Southampton

Head Chef - Dibden Golf Centre

Reports to: Food and Beverage Manager

Location: Dibden Golf Course

Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 

Job Type: Full time   evenings and weekends included

Start date: ASAP   

Mytime Active’s aim to improve the wellbeing of our customers and their communities through well managed, accessible and good value leisure, golf and health services is at the heart of what we do. We believe everyone has the right to a healthy lifestyle, and we want people to feel the best they can, to ‘feel amazing’.

The Role

• To provide, manage and develop a high quality catering service;
• To maintain effective control of Food & Beverage services and budgets within the required margins;
• Comply with set menus which reflect Mytime’s standard of using fresh, high quality and seasonal products;
• Prepare, cook and present all meals attractively.  The majority of dishes will be made in-house;
• Supervise food delivery and presentation;
• Order all supplies cost-effectively using nominated and approved suppliers;
• Ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the kitchen;
• Keep stock secure at all times, storing foodstuffs appropriately and maintain accurate records. Avoid unnecessary wastage and deterioration of foodstuffs;
• Manage catering staff to ensure a professional safe, clean and efficient kitchen operation.  Ensure that all staff are trained in food handling and preparation, the use of all equipment, personal hygiene, serving, food storage and in keeping the required Mytime records;
• Ensure equipment is used appropriately and for its designed use.  Report any equipment defects and withdraw from use immediately;
• Comply with Mytime policies in terms of Food Safety and Health & Safety, completing and storing all records as outlined in the Quality Management System;
• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues at all times;
• Attend and participate in training sessions and meetings as and when required; and
• To carry out all duties with regard to Health & Safety requirements and regulations according to the Health & Safety Policy

To operate a professional, safe and cost effective catering service within the company’s operational standards, complying with all statutory requirements.

Join us and you get to work for a great company and an ambitious, diverse and future focused team. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Free access to Mytime Leisure & Golf;
• 22 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays);
• Holiday purchase scheme;
• 20% off food and beverage and free hot drinks;
• Stakeholder pension;
• Exceptional achievement award scheme;
• Employee discount & salary sacrifice scheme; and
• Childcare vouchers.

*Please note we will give preferential consideration to internal employees that are to be re-deployed providing they meet the criteria.

Mytime applies its Equal Opportunities Policy at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection is carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age or trade union membership.  Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and reasonable adjustments will be made to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process.