Head Chef - Dorking

HEAD CHEF - DORKING

£40K+

Recruiting for an incredible leisure venue in Dorking, this is a multi outlet venue including the restaurant as well as many events and Weddings. You will work alongside the Exec Head Chef to manage & motivate your team to produce the highest of culinary standards.

You who will be responsible for the kitchens and a busy conference and banqueting suite with a capacity up to 500 covers. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy environment with a motivated and passionate team

This is a Full-Time position working 5 days out of 7, including weekends and evenings.

This role also provides Live In Accommodation.

The Role:

* Overall responsibility for daily operations in the kitchen

* Liaising with purchasing companies for food orders

* Maintaining or raising the profit margins on food

* Managing, training and recruiting a brigade of chefs

* Develop menus, control purchases and wastage

* Food Safety & Hygiene and Health & Safety Legislation qualifications.

* Strong motivational and influential people skills

* You will be an effective communicator, and be able to integrate with other Head's of Department.

* Write menus and emphasis on keeping with current food trends

* An eye for detail and the ability to drive consistent brand standards.

* A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role within Restaurants and Conference & Banqueting.

Benefits of the role & company:

* Competitive salary

* 28 days annual leave

* Pension Scheme

* Personal development support

* Free meal on duty

* Uniform

* Free parking

* Discount across Gift Shop and Restaurant

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