Head Chef

Head ChefIf you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.Job Title: Head Chef Reporting To: Food & Beverage ManagerLocation :Insole Court, Llandaff, CardiffSalary: Full-time £26,000 - £30,000 + Benefits Hours of work: Core hours 9am 5pm (some evening work)The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essentialHead ChefWere looking for a creative, proactive and positive person with a passion for good food and for great visitor experience. Our Head Chef will be tasked with growing the culinary reputation of The Potting Shed, helping to establish Insole Court as Cardiffs premier heritage, cultural and community destination. Benefits for our Head Chef;Competitive salary Free car parking Free meals on duty Key skills for our Head Chef Being Creative and innovative keeping abreast of cooking trends and best practicesKitchens are fast paced environments, and our senior chef / head chef would need to be able to make tough decisions regarding food and service very quicklyIt is necessary that kitchens are both clean and organised. This person will be familiar and consequently take responsibility for our HACCP, COSHH etc systemsThere are many responsibilities of a head chef / senior chef, which include:Overseeing Operations: Our senior chef will oversee the daily operations of the kitchenInnovation: To be financially viable, a senior chef must create new menu items that reflect innovation, keeping up with cooking trends and best practicesDirection: All kitchen staff are under the direction of the senior chefCultivating Business: Since responsible for culinary arts, the senior chef must consider the needs and desires of the customersPurchasing: The senior chef will be responsible for ordering ingredients and maintaining necessary inventory Ensure the site develops as an exceptional destination, by focusing on presentation and the impression givenEnsure the security and safety of customers in collaboration with the site and site support teamsMotivate staff on a daily basis, including expressing your daily expectations of their duties on shift along with staff development with regards to culinary output. Intervene and train where skill gaps are recognised and where necessary report any staff issues outside of your training remit to management Help at special events as required & Attending staff meetings and submit reports as required.AMRT1_UKCT