Head Chef/Sous Chef

Job Title: Head Chef for Buffet Restaurant

Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team at a bustling buffet restaurant. As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and safety. Your creativity, leadership, and passion for culinary excellence will play a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation: Lead and supervise the preparation and cooking of all buffet dishes, ensuring they are executed to perfection and meet our quality standards.
• Ingredient Sourcing: Source high-quality ingredients while maintaining cost-effectiveness and adhering to budgetary constraints.
• Kitchen Management: Manage the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, including scheduling, staffing, training, and performance management of kitchen staff.
• Quality Control: Maintain strict quality control measures to ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion sizes across all buffet offerings.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations, including proper storage, handling, and cleanliness of kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, order supplies as needed, and minimize waste to maximize profitability.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the restaurant management team to develop promotional strategies, special events, and themed buffet nights.
• Customer Satisfaction: Consistently strive to exceed guest expectations by delivering exceptional service and culinary experiences.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends, culinary techniques, and customer preferences to continuously enhance the buffet offerings and overall dining experience.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-volume buffet restaurant or similar culinary environment.
• Extensive knowledge of buffet-style food preparation, presentation techniques, and menu development.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse kitchen team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• In-depth understanding of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Creative flair and a passion for culinary innovation.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred, but not required with significant experience.
• A commitment to upholding our restaurant's values of quality, hospitality, and guest satisfaction.

Join our dynamic team and lead the culinary vision of our buffet restaurant, where your talents and expertise will make a significant impact on our guests' dining experiences.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £32,733.00-£35,484.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Sick pay
• UK visa sponsorship

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• head chef: 5 years (preferred)
• Cooking: 7 years (preferred)

Reference ID: HWC-HEADCHEFF