Head Chef
| Posting date: | 18 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | To Be Discussed at interview |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2025 |
| Location: | Colne, BB8 9NW |
| Company: | Boundary Outlet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BYOT190696 |
Summary
Head Chef
Location: Boundary Outlet - Colne
Hours: 40 hours a week working 5 days out of 7
Lead the kitchen. Inspire the team. Serve quality.
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to take the reins at Bannisters, our in-house restaurant at Boundary Outlet. Known for hearty, freshly prepared dishes and excellent customer service, Bannisters is a firm favourite with shoppers looking to relax and refuel.
As Head Chef, you’ll lead a dedicated kitchen team, taking pride in delivering quality food in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You’ll bring consistency, and high standards to everything you do — from running the pass and managing stock to developing the team and ensuring compliance with food safety regulation. This is hands on role and you will work alongside our kitchen team. Ensuring every dish goes out looking and tasting the same. You will ensure the kitchen is cleaned on a daily basis and that all prep has been completed for the next day.
What you’ll do:
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Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and presentation standards are consistently high
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Develop, train and motivate kitchen staff
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Manage food costings, stock levels, and supplier relationships
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Ensure all food hygiene, health & safety standards are met
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Work closely with the Restaurant Manager to deliver a seamless customer experience
What we’re looking for:
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Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy kitchen
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Strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach
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A passion for quality, seasonal food and customer satisfaction
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Excellent organisational and time management skills
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Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification (or willingness to obtain)
The Perks:
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long Service Awards
- Store Discount
- Free Parking
- Social working hours (aligned to Retail Store opening times)
- Subsidised Meals
- Learning & Development Programmes