Head Chef

Do you want your life back? Fed up of working evenings and split shifts? Passionate about producing dishes that look as good as they taste? This could be just the job for you.

We have an opportunity for a Chef to lead the kitchen team at a popular cafe in Whitehaven town centre. The ideal candidate will have exceptional cooking skills, ideally a gastro pub or similar background together with great people and kitchen management experience.

This cafe is one of Whitehaven's longest established and most popular eateries. They have a good mix of new and returning customers.

The Head Chef will be responsible for ensuring customers' expectations are exceeded and that their staff are supported, developed and motivated. You will also be responsible for food safety, health and safety, stock and general kitchen management.

Working around 40 hours per week with no evenings, split shifts or Sundays (except in December when they also open on Sundays). Salary is negotiable for the right person

• Preparing and cooking food which tastes great and looks even better.
  


• Managing a small kitchen team of between 3 and 6 people.
  


• Stock control, rotation and ordering.
  


• Keeping all records (food safety etc) up to date and ensuring correct labelling.
  


• Training, managing and mentoring of staff.
  


• Menu development and specials.
  


• Cost control and GP management.
  


• Working closely with management and front of house team.
  

Requirements

• Experienced Chef with a gastro-pub, quality restaurant or hotel background.
  


• Attention to detail (not only food but also kitchen management and admin).
  


• Respectful of staff and willing to train, mentor and encourage best practice.
  


• Passionate about food.
  


• Understands GPs and focused on reducing waste.
  


• Someone who leads from the front.
  


• Calm and polite under pressure.
  

Benefits

• Staring salary of £16.50+ per hour - negotiable depending on skills and expertise (£34,320 based on a 40 hour week).
  


• Working 5 days per week (including Saturdays).
  


• Staff discounts.
  


• Free parking.
  


• Supportive management.
  


• Great working environment.