Head Chef - Derby

Derby, Derbyshire
£25,000 per annum
18 May 2017
15 Jun 2017
Full Time

Head Chef - Rolls-Royce Leisure, Derby

Hours of Work: 40 hours, flexible to suit the business requirements

Salary: £25,000pa

Salary to be reviewed after a six month probationary period with the potential for performance pay.

Reports to: The Pavilion Manager

Job Purpose:

We are looking for a competent Head Chef to take charge and manage our catering operations providing service to our lunchtime, evening and function customers.

The suitable candidate will organise the smooth running of a busy kitchen preparing food for service as well as functions, weddings and banquets.

Working with the management team to develop food and catering services to support our diverse business and demanding customer base.

The post holder will be flexible with working hours and must be able to adapt to changes quickly.

Key Accountabilities & Activities:

  • Ensure food hygiene including full HACCP paperwork is maintained and kept up to date.
  • Sourcing and monitoring Suppliers to ensure best cost prices.
  • Company Allergen “Champion”, responsible for keeping all allergen information up to date.
  • Responsible for producing kitchen risk assessments and keeping them up to date.
  • Producing staff rota’s dependent on business requirements.
  • Responsible for two kitchens.
  • Accountable for all food stocks and budgets.
  • Responsible for the management of relevant staff training.

Preferred Experience/Knowledge:

  • Suitably qualified to City & Guilds or equivalent
  • Experience of producing wedding breakfasts, banquets and buffets
  • Fast moving kitchen service
  • Managing a team