Head Chef

# Café 21 York // Head Chef

Head Chef – Café 21 York (Day Time Only, no evening work)

We have an excellent opportunity for a talented Head Chef to join the [Employer hidden] Group at our new restaurant within the Fenwick Department store, York.

Our Company

The [Employer hidden] Group have been operating restaurants in the North East over the past 33 years and we have gained an excellent reputation for producing great food for our loyal customer base.

You will be working within a well-established team of 50 chefs throughout the company who provide a very consistent product to a high standard each day. All of our dishes are skilfully prepared using the freshest, seasonal ingredients available.

Our current restaurants are:

• Café 21 at Fenwick, Newcastle
• 21
• The Broad Chare
• Saltwater Fish Company
• Porterhouse Butcher and Grill
• Saint Vincent
• Café 21 York

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The Person

• Someone who is currently employed as a Head Chef and has a proven track record in managing restaurant kitchens. Alternatively, it is someone currently employed as a Sous Chef and is looking for promotion. Ideally this person will have held an equivalent position and worked in a kitchen of similar standing for a period of 3 years.
• Is a proven leader and “man” manager, inspirational and supportive.
• Target and product quality driven. Can manage business Key Performance Indicators
• Has an in-depth knowledge of food and experience in the construction of creative and inspirational menus in-line with business and customer expectations.
• Is an exceptional craftsman who has a diverse repertoire of advanced cooking skills and techniques.
• Has a proven record of achieving budgeted Gross Profit margins whilst maintaining food quality standards.
• Has a detailed understanding of effective food ordering, menu costings and clearly appreciates the effect that poor food control has on the business.
• Can confidently implement and maintain a detailed Food Safety Management System in line with company requirements.
• Is qualified to Level 3 in Food Safety within the past 3 years or is prepared to work towards the gaining the qualification.
• Is an excellent articulate communicator who can positively express opinions and views in relation to colleagues, line managers, suppliers and customer requests.
• Is a problem solver and has both ability and confidence to effectively manage their environment.
• Has successfully developed a kitchen team that has positively affected the business.
• Can react positively to direction from Senior Managers and Directors within the organisation
• Is computer literate and has experience of using management software applications and MS Office.
• Can ensure a safe working kitchen environment for staff, colleagues and visitors in-line with company H&S requirements

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Applications for the role of Head Chef will only be considered if we are provided with a full CV detailing your recent work experience in a similar capacity with dates of employment.

You must have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted and incomplete CVs will not be considered.

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