Berry Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a talented head chef to join an award winning wedding & events caterer based in Brackley.
We are looking for a skilled head chef who has worked with weddings and events before and has the flair and creativity to produce delicious freshly prepared dishes with locally supplied ingredients that look amazing too! They should also have excellent attention to detail and be able to comfortably manage the kitchen team, kitchen finances and budgets.
Must haves:
- Previous Head Chef /Senior Sous experience
- Delivered wedding and event or hotel catering for up to 200 guests.
- Financial astute with the ability to work to budgets.
- Level 3 Food Safety a must have with excellent knowledge of allergens and dietary requirements.
- Excellent communication skills and computer literate.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Must be a team player and friendly personality.
- Must be flexible due to the nature of the business.
- Must have clean license and be prepared to drive company vehicles to events.
Responsibilities
- Kitchen Management - Stock Control, maintenance, finance, hygiene, health and safety.
- Team Leadership - Lead, train, and motivate staff, foster teamwork and maximise efficiency.
- Budget Management - Maintain kitchen budget, control costs.
- Quality Control - Drive standards, ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene regulations are adhered to at all times, food quality and presentation standards are consistent.
What is offered :
- Typical week is Tuesday to Saturday 0800-1700 but has to be flexible due to business requirements.
- Free parking
- Company Events
- Company Pension
- Discounted of Free Food
- Salary is £37,000 to £42,000 DOE.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.