SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

• Proven experience working as a Chef, Catering Manager or Head Cook within a similar environment is essential
• Knowledge of menu planning and costing
• A catering qualification such as City and Guilds 706 1/2 (or equivalent) is desirable
• Carrying out risk assessments and cleaning the kitchen to a high standard
• Assisting with the supervision and development of staff
• Previous experience of staff management and of leading teams within a busy kitchen
• Friendly and approachable with the ability to interact with our customers, visitors, and colleague

• Managing the day to day running of a busy kitchen as well as managing a Chef and a team of catering General Assistants
• Designing, planning, and preparing a varied set of menus that cater for individual needs, including special diets and the preferences of each customer
• Managing all stock and wastage levels, ensuring that the kitchen remains at a professional standard whilst operating within commercial requirements and budget
• Managing the Food Safety Management System and having responsibility for the team understanding and implementing it
• Overseeing all documentation, including auditing, HACCP, Health & Safety