Head Chef

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: £58,000

Key Responsibilities:

To contribute to Company Mission, Vision, Values

• To work with the General Catering manager to ensure synergy between client and company goals and cultures.
• Recruit, lead and develop the kitchen team to achieve food and service standards, being flexible to changing business needs and adaptable.
• To foster a positive working environment of equal opportunities, where dignity and respect are the norm and diversity is welcomed and encouraged.
• To ensure a culture where self and team development is encouraged & service standards are constantly reviewed and improved upon.
• Ensure all company and legislative Health & Safety requirements are achieve.

Monitor, budget and proactively contribute to cost saving ideas and areas for increasing sales

• Communicate effectively with kitchen team to ensure the required standards are clear and achieved.
• Communicate effectively with FOH team to ensure awareness of food content and taste to maximise sales and highlight allergens.
• Keep up-to-date with food innovations both within bm and on the High Street.
• Be part of b m’s Culture of Learning – attending BIG forums/craft workshops etc.
• Ensure menus are seasonal, balanced and nutritional.
• Maximise sales through bm concepts and innovations.
• Interact regularly with customers to measure success and gain ideas.
• Provide coaching to continuously improve standards, new initiatives, customer focus and managing performance of kitchen team.
• Contribute to a positive attitude towards learning opportunities within the company
• Lead by example at all times

• Committed to continuous improvement
• Well presented, maintaining clean uniform and personal presentation standards
• Proactive and flexible
• Self-motivated
• Inspired by food and attainment of highest standards
• Customer focused
• Proactive with new ideas and in response to customer comments
• Able to maintain a professional manner in all scenario’s

Able to communicate ideas effectively

Ensure efficient and hygienic working practices are consistent in all areas

Qualifications/Training

• C & G 706 1 & 2, NVQ or experience equivalent
• Food Safety Level 3
• Health & Safety Level 2

Skills/Knowledge

• HACCP
• Risk assessment
• COSHH
• Proven kitchen management skills
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Nutritional and allergy awareness
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• IT literate

Experience

• Experience providing freshly made food essential

2 years’ experience similar standard an advantage

Our benefits include:

- An annual day off for your birthday!
- Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.
- Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.
- Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
- Free lunch every workday!
- 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.
- Enhanced parental leave benefits.
- Paid leave for fertility treatments.
- Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.

Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers website