Head Chef

Head Chef Salary: £40,000 per annum plus gratuities
Working Hours: Wednesday to Sunday - in line with opening hours
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bicester (live-in accommodation available)

Equation Recruitment are looking for an experienced Head Chef with a passion for food to oversee the running of the kitchen in our beautiful, Bicester based, gastro pub.

Our client's vision and mission are simple; to create an exceptional pub, but to do this we need exceptional individuals. The ideal candidate will come from a similar background and have an in-depth knowledge of Food Safety, Food Allergen and H&S best practises.

If you're looking for your next exciting challenge and are passionate about consistently producing high-quality food using the finest local ingredients, then this is the role for you.

Head Chef Responsibilities:

* Be passionate about delivering top quality food.
* Manage labour and schedules according to budget set.
* Ensure consistency and high standards are met in relation to food preparation and cooking;
* Maintaining excellent standards of hygiene and cleaning schedules.
* Recruit, train, and mentor team members.
* Have full ownership of the full stocktake process including stock inwards, stock management and minimise wastage.
* Total control of hygiene including non-conformance.
* To support Chef Apprenticeship programmes and be a close mentor to any individuals completing a Chef Apprenticeship within the pub.
* Ensure all new Chefs have completed their on-line compliancy training prior to their 1st day working in the kitchen contributing to 100% compliancy training rate at all times;
* Following recruitment processes according to company policy and procedures.
* Ensure that work is conducted in a clean and tidy way, monitoring on a continual basis as well as ensuring legislative and government guidelines are adhered to including the Food Safety Act, Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH and Fire Regulations.

Required Skillset for a Head Chef:

* Previous experience in a Head Chef position is an advantage.
* A strong people manager; able to make positive changes.
* A good understanding of compliance standards including Food Safety
* Experience in managing kitchen equipment maintenance.
* Expert knowledge of allergies and the ability to manage them.
* Ability to lead a team and promote best practice.
* Have a passion to mentor team members and assist in the personal development of the team.

Company Benefits:

* A contribution pension scheme (both employee and employer).
* Meals on duty.
* Beautiful location and stunning venue.
* An autonomous and innovative working environment and culture.
* Various internal and external training opportunities are available to ensure we remain industry leading and to assist you with your personal development

No language contained within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of protected characteristics, under The Equality Act 2010.

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