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Head Chef

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Salary : £35000 – £40000/annum tips

Job Title: Head Chef

Location: North East England, County Durham, Seaham

Job Type: Permanent, expected to work Full-Time hours including weekdays and weekends.

Primary Industry: Travel, Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + tips

Skills: Indian Cooking, Head Chef, Culinary, Team Management

About the Company:

Do you have a passion for food and high-quality service? Our client, a new Restaurant opening in Seaham, is currently recruiting a Head Chef to manage it's new kitchen team.

This brand new Indian casual dining restaurant will be serving up an innovative and on-trend fusion menu. You will be at the forefront of their journey leading the kitchen team in a fast-paced large cover restaurant. If you are someone who thrives in a busy atmosphere, can handle the pressure of a busy kitchen, and has stamina, creativity and attention-to-detail then this is the perfect job for you.

Job Responsibilities:

Controlling and directing the food preparation process.
Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer.
Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels.
Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality.
Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering.
Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines.
Being responsible for health and safety.
Being responsible for food hygiene practises.

Qualifications and Experience:

NVQ Level 3 in food, catering or the equivalent.
Level 3 Food Safety Awards.
Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace.
Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
Awareness of manual handling techniques.
Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety.
Experience of kitchen equipment.
Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives.
Competent level of English spoken and written.

Additional Skills and Qualities:

Ability to produce excellent high-quality food.
Excellent knowledge of all sections, including front of house.
Good oral communication.
Team management skills.
High level of attention to detail.
Good knowledge of Indian and fusion cuisine.
Good level of numeracy.
Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you.
Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes.
Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work.
Positive and approachable manner.
Team player qualities.

Benefits:

Company events.
Employee discount.
Health & wellbeing programme.
Sick pay

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