Head Chef - Southampton

Head Chef - Retail/Catering Outlet - £40-41k - Southampton - Work/Life Balance

Do you want the buzz of a busy kitchen but not have to work evenings? If yes then this could be the role for you.

We are looking for an experienced Head Chef or Kitchen Manager to join a restaurant based within a retail unit which is on the outskirts of Southampton. They serve fresh food, and they are looking for someone with a passion for hospitality to help with preparing, cooking and presenting food to a high standard
The location is a short drive away from Southampton so own transport is essential.

This is a fast paced, retail café/restaurant operation with multiple stations to manage which can get very busy on most days. The bonus is there is no evening work but during your shift it will be manic so we need someone who can cope with high volume and bulk cooking made from fresh produce. It has over 150 seats and you will get endless tickets throughout the day to work on!!
You also need great managerial skills as you will be managing a team of 5-6 chefs!!

Key Information:
Salary: £40,000-£41,000
Hours: 40 hr contract. 2-week rolling rota/schedule, flexible working required - hours typically 8 hours
Location: Southampton, own transport essential as on the outskirts of the city
Contract: Permanent

Head Chef Responsibilities:
To ensure the food preparation and presentation meets the required standards.
To keep all working areas clean and tidy
To supervise and motivate the team when required.
To comply with the health and safety and food safety legislations
To monitor portion control, fresh food, and dry store orders

Required skills include:
A good understanding of produce and ingredients
Experience in the kitchen and passion for hospitality
Experience in a high volume café/restaurant is essential
Embrace new ideas and processes.
Positive and approachable manner

Great Benefits include:
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free and confidential counselling and advice to all employees and their immediate family.
Contributory pension scheme for eligible employees
Generous Staff Discount Scheme
Free on-site parking
Staff Uniform provided.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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