Head Chef

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Job description

The Role My Client is currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our team in Cork Airport. The successful candidate will be responsible for the production of food in the kitchen, ensuring constant innovation, food variety and choice and that all food is handled and prepared in conjunction with Food Safety requirements within a fast paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Management of a large kitchen with a team of Chefs and Assistants.
  • Liaise with Duty Manager in all operational aspects.
  • Ensure tasks are appropriately allocated so teams are fully utilised and food preparation activities are delivered using standard recipes and in line with brand standards.
  • Responsible for ensuring efficient execution and delivery of all food line products in line with the daily menu
  • Maintain integrity of the standards.
  • Accountable for stock flow and rotation of product within the unit
  • Overall accountability for the performance of the Food Preparation team, including performance monitoring, record keeping, recruitment and development.
  • Lead the team to use best practice Food Production techniques.
  • Handle customer complaints as required.
  • An enthusiastic approach to staff training and upskilling with procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.
  • Ensure complete compliance with food safety and health and safety legislation
  • Manage incidents, near misses and health & safety issues

Key Requirements

  • Previous experience managing a team of chefs in a busy kitchen environment
  • Previous experience in a client facing role or retail branded environment
  • Experience in building a team.
  • NVQ Level 3 – Culinary or equivalent
  • Food Production Management System training
  • Good understanding of catering finances such as costing, production, yields, wastage, aswell as employee schedules and payroll

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