Senior Chef

Company	Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland RailwaysSee more
Address	Porthmadog, Gwynedd
Salary	£28,000 - £30,000 a year
Category	Hospitality

Job description

Applicants for this position must have the existing right to work in the UK, the Festiniog Railway Company is not able to offer sponsorship of Visa applications.

The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways are two of the UK's most popular heritage railways, located in the heart of picturesque Snowdonia. Spooner's, our main catering outlet situated on Harbour Station in Porthmadog, is at the centre of our operations, delivering a high level of service from breakfast through to evening meals.

We are looking for an experienced chef to build and lead the dedicated kitchen team at Spooner’s. This will be a hands on role, the successful candidate will be expected to lead by example in the preparation and cooking of meals to order and will run the day to day operations of our busy kitchen, maximising profit and improving food service standards.

We can offer you:

Negotiable competitive salary in the range £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Permanent, full time position to start March 2024
A minimum of 28 days paid holiday, inclusive of all bank and public holidays
Enrolment into the company pension scheme after a qualifying period
Company enhanced sick pay
Travel benefits on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways and staff discounts in shops and cafes.
Travel benefits on national rail services according to the Rail Staff Travel rules in place at the time of employment

We are looking for an inspirational motivator to lead the team whilst coming up with an innovative menu using fresh, local produce wherever possible to appeal to a wide customer base. Candidates should have proven experience of working as a chef in a managerial or supervisory role, this position offers the right candidate an excellent opportunity to step up to running their own kitchen.

Core Skills:

Proven experience of working in the food/catering industry
Excellent food preparation and presentation skills
Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
The ability to work on own initiative and to motivate and lead by example
Pro-active in problem solving
Thorough knowledge and understanding of food and kitchen hygiene
A qualification in Food Safety is desirable, training will be provided if required
The ability to speak Welsh would be an advantage as would knowledge of the railways, their passengers and the local economic market.

The successful candidate will thrive working in a fast-paced, buzzing environment. Candidates must be flexible and able to work shifts over days, evenings and weekends.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

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