Assistant head chef

Description:

Assistant Group Head Chef
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Are you a culinary maestro looking to elevate your career with a rapidly expanding hospitality company? We're seeking a talented and passionate Group Assistant Head Chef to join our clients dynamic team. If you're ready to showcase your skills, lead by example, and contribute to our culinary excellence across multiple locations, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a key player in our exciting journey of culinary innovation and growth.
PURPOSE OF JOB
* To manage our clients Hotel properties during the Group Head Chef’s absence in areas of profit management, stock, waste control, hygiene, organisation, food standards, training and personnel within the departments effectively.
* To provide support, guidance and direction to achieve consistency and high standards of performance and presentation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Maintain a safe, orderly and clean kitchens within the group, complying with required EHO legislation. Demonstrate this by using correct food-handling techniques, a food management system and up to date cleaning records. Ensuring Health and Safety compliance is adhered to.
* Preparing food required for Yorkshire Hospitality Ltd and catered events.
* Responsible in assisting the Group Head Chef in the daily operations of the kitchens.
* Providing leadership, training and direction to the kitchen teams across the estate.
* With guidance from the Group Head Chef ensuring all recipes, food preparations, and presentations meet the organisations high standards and commitment to quality.
* Assist with menu planning and costing where required.
* Maintain budgeted food costs at all times.
* Placing food, product and stock orders when needed.
* Attend regular management meetings/morning meetings if required during the Group Head Chef’s absence.
Knowledge / Skills
* Knowledge of appropriate Environmental Health, Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation
* Demonstrate effective leadership skills.
* Knowledge of catering for specific dietary needs
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills
Experience / Qualifications / Training
* SVQ Level 3/ City & Guilds or equivalent
* Health and Safety and Food Hygiene qualification
* Experience of day-to-day management of a kitchen team
* Proven experience of administrative procedures
* Experience of working in a team environment
* Numeracy and literacy skills
Work Related Circumstances
* Must be flexible with working hours.
* As the business is a year-round operation it is necessary to cover weekends, public holidays, as and when the business requires .
* Must undertake relevant training as required.
* Must demonstrate a willingness to learn about other departments within the company