Head Chef - Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway
£23000- £23000
13 Apr 2018
11 May 2018
Full Time
Southerness

Southerness Holiday Park is Visit Scotland 4 stars accredited and situated on a two mile stretch of beach. With breath-taking views over the Solway Firth to Cumbria and just 16 miles from Dumfries, it is a great location. Facilities include a 25m indoor pool, arcade and a Wildlife nature trail on which you may spot Scotland's largest breeding colony of Natterjack toads. Eat, drink & enjoy at 3 locations across the park along with a convenience store and off-licence. Southerness has 115 units for hire and boasts 422 privately owned caravans and lodges.

Head Chef

We are seeking a Head Chef with strong organisational skills to join the team in Southerness, Scotland on a full-time permanent basis. You will be responsible for a team of up to 7 seasonal chefs and 2 kitchen porters and will be overseeing our Coast Bar and Kitchen as well as Legends Diner.

This position is 48 hours across 6 days including evenings/weekends.

Your main responsibilities will include:

* Leading the kitchen team to deliver menu items in a timely and efficient manner

* Strict management of waste control

* Meticulous health & safety standards

* Ordering in conjunction with Complex Manager

* Rota and hours management

* Recruitment and training

* Driving customer satisfaction levels through excellent food production

A successful person will have:

* Exceptional organisational skills

* Previous experience of working in a fast paced, high volume kitchen

* Experience in stock take & budget control

* Excellent people-management and communication skills

* Experience of managing a team

What can we offer you?

* Competitive rates of pay

* Discretionary bonus packages

* Fantastic team environment

* 25% discount on holidays for yourself, friends and family

* Stand-by breaks available at a discounted rate

* Full uniform provided where necessary

* Full training

To start Creating Amazing Memories with us, apply now!