Head Chef Kitchen Manager

Reed Recruitment is a leading agency that specialises in finding the best talent for the Hospitality/Catering sector in Northern Ireland. We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with the prestigious family owned Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges based in Enniskillen to offer exciting opportunity for a Head Chef/Kitchen Manager.

Located on the picturesque shores of Lough Erne in Enniskillen, the hotel is situated directly overlooking scenic Lough Erne, surrounded by lush lakeside gardens. It’s just 1 kilometre from the historic island town of Enniskillen, County Fermanagh. The hotel has 3 restaurants Kove Restaurant, Lakeside Grill & Lakeview Scenic Bar & Lounge.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a company with years of experience in the Hospitality industry, this is your chance to join a dynamic and innovative team.

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Contract Type:
Full-Time Permanent (Salary Negotiable)

Reports to
General Manager

Direct Reports
Chefs, Kitchen Porters

Purpose
To control all aspects of the kitchen including menu planning and design, purchasing, staffing rostering and training.

Responsibilities
• To manage the day to day running of the kitchen, ensuring that all food is to the required standard.
• To manage cost and quality control for both incoming and outgoing goods.
• To ensure that goods are stored in the correct conditions.
• To ensure that stock rotation is carried out correctly and is controlled.
• To ensure that hygiene procedures are carried out correctly and documented.
• To ensure temperature readings are taken accurately on a daily basis.
• To implement allergen procedures and guidelines.
• To ensure the health and safety of his / her team at all times.
• To manage all menus in relation to costing, planning and pricing to specified deadlines.
• To performance manage and develop the kitchen team on an ongoing basis.
• To oversee and monitor Training of junior members of the team.
• To monitor and control food wastage.
• To ensure there is proper staff training and this is recorded accurately.
• To ensure that a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance is maintained at all times within the kitchen.
• Any other duties relevant and related to the post.

Educational qualifications
• NVQ Level 2 & Level 3 in Food Preparation and Cooking or equivalent qualification is essential.
• Intermediate Food Safety Certificate essential.

Skills and Experience
• 5 years minimum experience in a busy kitchen environment, with at least 2 years previous experience at a senior level within the kitchen
• Experience of menu planning and pricing
• Full knowledge of EHO regulations, due diligence, temperature checking and record keeping in line with all EHO regulations
• Experience of leading a team of chefs.

Main Points of Contact - internal and external
• Other staff in the premises
• Suppliers
• Other Chefs in Company

Other Relevant Information
• Flexible regarding hours of work.

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