Head Chef

We need an exceptional and passionate foodie to join & lead our kitchen team as Head Chef.

The Head Chef will take full control of the kitchen and help us create an unforgettable experience.

Responsibilities

• Take control, accountability and ownership of the kitchen and its daily operations
• Control and direct the food preparation process and other related activities
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations, delivering innovative, locally inspired food & beverage offerings appropriate to the guest community
• Monitor and control stock levels
• Work within departmental budget figures, maximizing revenue and minimizing expenditure
• Produce departmental forecasts as required and communicate figures to the team to aid their understanding of the business and the importance of their contribution to business success
• Set up control systems to ensure that all goods received into the kitchen are checked against delivery notes and that those delivery notes are checked against invoices
• Know all statutory legislation and ensure H&S, food hygiene and fire safety compliance
• Operate a clean hygienic kitchen at all times
• Keep up to date with local food trends
• Coach and lead the team so that guests receive an exceptional level of service and want to return
• Ensure training needs are identified and development plans for staff are kept updated
• Ensure the team is constantly improving their product knowledge to maximize revenue and the service provided

Desired Qualities

• Love cooking
• Be creative, innovative & love great food
• Always keep cool under pressure
• Show commercial ability with a strong passion for driving revenue
• Understand stock control and keep costs to a minimum
• Be a people person, social and always love our guests
• Like getting your hands dirty, wherever, whenever, because you will
• Be an excellent communicator and leader
• Available to work when needed
• Eligible to work in the EU

Experience

• Experience working within the hospitality/service industry in a similar capacity for at least 3 years
• A passion for your city, for travelling and for trending food and drinks concepts
• Knowledge of contemporary interests and the city

Benefits

• Birthday holiday in addition to yearly holiday allocation
• Fertility treatment support leave - up to three days' paid leave in any one year
• Employee bounty program providing opportunities to earn a compensation for new hire referrals with no cap
• Company contribution towards gym membership fees for all eligible employees
• Ideas award - quarterly award to double gross basic salary for one month to employee with most valuable suggestion/feedback
• Two free nights' accommodation across any of our Generator properties globally
• Reduced room rates for staff, friends and family members
• International career opportunities to travel the world while working with us
• Social events, celebrations calendar & various employee recognition schemes
• Online learning tools to help you develop, learn and grow