Head Chef, Garden Wise Garden Centre
| Posting date: | 09 April 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2024 |
| Location: | Dumfries and Galloway, DG2 8PP |
| Company: | William Strike Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG3270-2024239 |
Summary
We are looking for a Full Time Permanent Head Chef to join the team in our Restaurant in Garden Wise Garden Centre.
Competitive Salary based on experience.
The hours for this role are 45 hours over 5 days. All positions include weekend working so flexibility is a must. However we have the added benefit of no evening work and no split shifts. Our Centre is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day which means time with the family on these important days.
Our restaurant boasts an impressive menu serving the highest quality, mouth-watering dishes using the best local produce along with sweet treats and home baking from our on-site bakery. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly experienced Chef who will relish the prospect of working in this fantastic facility.
The Role
As the Head Chef, you will lead to team in all areas of food production. A true foodie, you will bring your personality to the kitchen inspiring and motivating your team passion to produce freshly cooked, fabulous food.
Along with the Restaurant Manager you will be responsible for the overall restaurant operation to drive sales, maintain operating standards, develop the restaurant team, and deliver a fantastic experience for our customers.
What you will be doing as a Head Chef?
Lead the daily operation of the kitchen, you will be ‘hands on’.
Plan menus and daily specials within company framework.
Plan and manage the chef and kitchen team in the preparation of all meals.
Monitor stock levels and manage stock orders and carry our weekly stock count to ensure GP targets are achieved.
Manage the cleaning of equipment and working areas to the highest food hygiene standards.
Plan rotas and holidays to meet service level requirements
Work closely with the Restaurant Manager to achieve the highest and standards, service and sales.
What makes you our perfect Head Chef?
Successful and experienced Head Chef with the ability to manage a large team and significant peaks in service.
Friendly, with an engaging personality and a genuine love for customer service.
Strong communicator who can motivate and develop their team to deliver with enthusiasm and great personality.
Knowledgeable in Food Hygiene and Health and Safety requirements.
Commercially aware to achieve sales and profit targets.
Passion for delivering the highest quality food and service.
The benefits!
Competitive rates of pay
Healthy work/life balance with no evening work
Access to 100s of retail and lifestyle experiences and discounts
Health Cash Plans
Generous staff discounts
6 weeks Annual Leave per year
Free Parking
Sound Interesting?
If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to join our team as a Head Chef, please click 'Apply’ now.
Competitive Salary based on experience.
The hours for this role are 45 hours over 5 days. All positions include weekend working so flexibility is a must. However we have the added benefit of no evening work and no split shifts. Our Centre is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day which means time with the family on these important days.
Our restaurant boasts an impressive menu serving the highest quality, mouth-watering dishes using the best local produce along with sweet treats and home baking from our on-site bakery. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly experienced Chef who will relish the prospect of working in this fantastic facility.
The Role
As the Head Chef, you will lead to team in all areas of food production. A true foodie, you will bring your personality to the kitchen inspiring and motivating your team passion to produce freshly cooked, fabulous food.
Along with the Restaurant Manager you will be responsible for the overall restaurant operation to drive sales, maintain operating standards, develop the restaurant team, and deliver a fantastic experience for our customers.
What you will be doing as a Head Chef?
Lead the daily operation of the kitchen, you will be ‘hands on’.
Plan menus and daily specials within company framework.
Plan and manage the chef and kitchen team in the preparation of all meals.
Monitor stock levels and manage stock orders and carry our weekly stock count to ensure GP targets are achieved.
Manage the cleaning of equipment and working areas to the highest food hygiene standards.
Plan rotas and holidays to meet service level requirements
Work closely with the Restaurant Manager to achieve the highest and standards, service and sales.
What makes you our perfect Head Chef?
Successful and experienced Head Chef with the ability to manage a large team and significant peaks in service.
Friendly, with an engaging personality and a genuine love for customer service.
Strong communicator who can motivate and develop their team to deliver with enthusiasm and great personality.
Knowledgeable in Food Hygiene and Health and Safety requirements.
Commercially aware to achieve sales and profit targets.
Passion for delivering the highest quality food and service.
The benefits!
Competitive rates of pay
Healthy work/life balance with no evening work
Access to 100s of retail and lifestyle experiences and discounts
Health Cash Plans
Generous staff discounts
6 weeks Annual Leave per year
Free Parking
Sound Interesting?
If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to join our team as a Head Chef, please click 'Apply’ now.