Head Chef

Head Chef

Location: London

Language: English plus a second language is beneficial

Job level: Experienced

Required Experience: Culinary Experience of minimum 3 years in Tandoor and Curry Cooks

Hours: Full Time

Salary: Competitive Salary

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We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Head Chef for a modern Indian Takeaway. As the Head Chef you will be responsible for the all the Tandoor and curry dishes for this busy take away business.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare sauces and curry
• Overall responsibility for daily operations in the kitchen
• Ensuring that adequate stocks of food are maintained (fresh, frozen and dried) for the curry section.
• Liaising with purchasing companies for food orders
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, inventory
• Maintaining or raising the profit margins on food
• Producing menus and new dishes to suit the new directory of the company
• Managing, training and recruiting a brigade of chefs
• Manage and direct the operation of the kitchen
• Supervise all aspect of kitchen compliance and fulfil require regulation
• Train new chefs and manage them on daily basis.
• To understand responsibilities in relation to fire procedures, health and safety, COSSH, infection control, food hygiene and emergency aid.
• Ensure HACCP’s processes are followed and recorded as required.
• Allocate and oversee the work of the junior kitchen staff team including cleaning schedules.
• Control food cost through consistence review of food sold and bought.

General Requirements:

• Participation in staff meetings.
• Participation in training activities.
• Participation in staff supervision and personal development review in the kitchen
• Participate in quality assurance systems.
• Take responsibility for the development of junior chefs within the curry section

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Up to date Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• An ability to work independently and as a team leader when essential
• A positive attitude and commitment
• Theoretical and practical experience in Menu Planning
• Ability to manage food budget.
• Ability to supervise the kitchen team.
• The ability to form positive relationships with colleagues.
• The ability to build a supportive team where individual skills are recognised and valued.

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