Catering Manager

Catering Manager required for large educational site in Hexham.

Our client is seeking an experienced catering manager with a proven track record in delivering high volume food in a fast paced environment to oversee all aspects of catering at their outdoor education centre. The centre boasts an 18 acre adventure park, situated in a private woodland on a beautiful rural fell side with easy access links to Newcastle and the Scottish Borders. The centre provides exhilarating residential experiences for primary and secondary school children and operates year round.

What are your responsibilities?

  • You will be accountable for the planning and implementation of catering services and standards, achieving guest satisfaction in line with company budgets.
  • You will be accountable for the implementation and auditing of all SOP’s and all aspects of food hygiene and health and safety across the board (ie. COSHH, HACCAP and risk assessments) thus ensuring the safety of staff and residents alike.
  • You will recruit, develop and motivate the kitchen team.
  • Train all catering staff to company standards.
  • Organise the staffing levels and rotas to maximise effectiveness of labour in place.
  • Manage stock, keeping waste to a minimum.
  • Working with key stakeholders to review and audit catering presentation and safety standards.
  • Provide accurate and timely catering reports which inform business decision making.
  • Understand the needs of international/faith and sole use guests. Understand dietary requirements.
  • Personally demonstrate a high level of customer service and interaction to create a culture where feedback is encouraged and acted on in a positive manner.
  • Identify cost saving measures and implement.
  • Understand and comply with the companies safeguarding policies. You must undergo an enhanced DBS check to work on site.

The successful catering manager will be:

  • Experienced in the delivery of high volume food in a fast paced environment.
  • A proven people manager with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop others.
  • Commercially astute with experience of delivering financial forecasts.
  • Results driven with the ability to manage your workload in the best possible manner.
  • A trustworthy individual with a tolerant and respectful attitude to others.
  • Open and honest and act with professional integrity at all times.

Why apply?

  • Work for an innovative and forward thinking employer who puts customer feedback at the heart of the operation.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Staff incentives.
  • Salary negotiable depending on experience.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • Work 40 hours per week.

If you are interest in this excellent catering manager opportunity then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Cook required

We are seeking an experienced care home cook to assist in the kitchen of a large, purpose built care home a short drive from the market town of Darlington. You will report to the head cook, working alongside a small dedicated catering team. 33 hours per week, 5/7 days. Salary is negotiable depending on experience, overtime is available.

Duties will include:

  • producing high quality, fresh meals for all residents on a daily basis
  • maintaining all health and safety records
  • producing options which take into account dietary requirements, personal preference and dietary requirements
  • opening and closing procedures
  • liaising with other staff to ensure the needs of all the residents are met
  • stock control

You must:

  • have relevant qualifications
  • have knowledge of COSHH and HACCAP
  • have minimum one year’s experience in a similar environment
  • a positive and respectful attitude to other people
  • the ability to manage your own workload
  • the ability to solve problems under pressure

Why apply?

  • join one of the region’s premier care home groups
  • scope for career progression
  • free onsite parking
  • staff incentives
  • work in a friendly, pleasant environment

If you are interested then please contact us today.

Senior Sous Chef – Day Work

Senior Sous Chef – Day work if you are sick of working nights then this is the job for you

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Senior Sous Chef to work day shifts at an exciting new venue opening soon.

Excellent Beachfront location. Easy commute by public transport or by car from all areas of the North East.

Offering an excellent salary of £27,000, with excellent opportunities within the company to grow and develop.

Working hours will be between 6am-6pm 5 days per week

The main focus will be producing high-end brunches, lunches and afternoon teas. everything must be done to impeccable standards

As Senior Sous Chef, you will be reporting directly to the Exec Head Chef. You will be managing a team of junior staff. As Senior Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the kitchen, quality of food, service and motivation throughout the brigade.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working within a similar establishment at Head, Sous or Junior Sous chef level.

You Must have a minimum of 2 years in your previous role  

Candidate requirements –

  • Responsible for managing staff
  • Capable of working to a very high standard and maintaining standards
  • Team leader with excellent motivational attributes
  • Health, Hygiene, Safety and good working practice leader
  • Ability to cook, prepare, train and create fresh food dishes with quality local ingredients
  • Hardworking and enthusiastic individual
  • Prepared to work early mornings and weekends

Apply today immediate interviews available 

Commis Pastry Chef

Commis Pastry Chef Wanted !!! 

Salary = £7.83 -£8phr

An excellent opportunity for a commis pastry chef to learn from the best developing their skills working at an exciting new venue due to open in July

About You

  • Passionate with a natural talent for pastry
  • Willing to work hard to learn new skills and become the best you can be
  • Reliable with excellent time management skills
  • Dedicated and ambitious with the desire to produce amazing dishes
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Creative and confident

The Role

  • Trainee Pastry Chef
  • Working 5 days a week
  • Working with and learning from a creative and highly experienced team of pastry chefs
  • Adhering to all health and safety procedures of working in a kitchen
  • Maintaining a clean working space at all times

This is an excellent and rare opportunity to work in a dedicated team of pastry chefs learning from the best.

Breakfast Chef – Hotel

Breakfast Chef – Hotel  

Salary £20,000

We are looking for an experienced Breakfast Chef for a busy 4* hotel golf & spa resort in Hexham Northumberland.

The ideal Breakfast Chef will have previous experience working for a large hotel. As the breakfast chef you must be confident cooking ala carte breakfasts along with preparing buffets to a high standard.

About You

  • Experience working in a high volume, fresh food kitchen
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Reliable with excellent time management skills
  • Team player
  • Ability to work unsupervised

The Role

  • 5am / 6am -2/3pm  start /finish times
  • Working alongside another breakfast chef running a busy a la carte and buffet service restaurant
  • Adhering to all health and safety procedures of working in a kitchen 
  • Maintaining a clean working space at all times
  • Lunch service prep

Company benefits

  • Hotel group discounts on rooms and services
  • Incentive programmes
  • Flexibility with working hours within reason
  • Free meals on duty

Sous Chef – Hotel

Experienced sous chef – hotel, required for a 4-star Golf & Spa Hotel in Hexham

 

We are looking for a talented sous chef – hotel, to assist the kitchen as they work together to provide the ultimate dining experience for wedding, function and hotel guests alike.

This is a permanent position with accommodation available if required.

To be considered for the role you must be:

  • Passionate and dedicated with a keen eye for detail
  • Able to maintain the highest of standards under pressure
  • Experienced at sous chef – hotel level for at least two years
  • Presentable, smart and reliable

Why is this the role for you?

  • Work in a beautiful rural location for a successful hotel group
  • A stable job with excellent  career development opportunities
  • Work alongside a superb creative team in the kitchen
  • Excellent team culture and working environment

Company benefits

  • Hotel group discounts on rooms and services
  • Incentive programmes
  • Flexibility with working hours within reason
  • Free meals on duty

If you think you have what it takes to fulfil this challenging but rewarding position then call us today:

Chef required

Chef required at charming holiday park in sunny Southport.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a charming holiday park in the Victorian seaside resort of Southport, Merseyside. This location boasts many facilities alongside its luxury, self catering holiday homes. There is an onsite splash park, adventure park and adults only bar. As chef you will work as part a dedicated kitchen team in the large restaurant bar and grill, catering for families and couples alike. You will be responsible for producing fresh pub food to the highest standard in a busy environment. On site accommodation is available.

Chef duties and responsibilities include:

  • delivering fresh, high quality meals to order, in keeping with brand standards
  • working alone using your own initiative when necessary
  • delegating to kitchen assistants as needed
  • maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen
  • keeping all health and safety records up to date
  • assisting with ordering and deliveries
  • food prep and closing down of kitchen
  • knowledge of dietary requirements and allergens

As a chef you must:

  • have at least two years experience working in a similar environment
  • have a working knowledge of dietary requirements and allergies
  • have a Food Hygiene certificate
  • have a working knowledge of COSHH and HACCAP
  • be able to communicate clearly both verbally and literally
  • be prepared to work in a challenging environment which can prove physically demanding
  • be willing to work various shift patterns
  • be a genuine team player

If you think that this  Chef position is right up your street then we are waiting to hear from you…

Sous Chef – Clubhouse

SOUS CHEF – CLUBHOUSE

Sous Chef wanted for a busy restaurant within a golfing and spa hotel in Hexham

Salary £25,000                              

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef looking to step up.

You will be working in the hotel clubhouse restaurant from a gastro pub style menu.

During golf season it does get very busy so we are looking for someone who is not shy of work and enjoys working in a lively, enjoyable team environment.

As sous chef, you will be expected to manage the kitchen and team as and when necessary.

You will be responsible to ensure all health and hygiene procedures are being met.

You will be able to cook to a high standard using fresh ingredients in a timely manner.

You must have a minimum of 3 years experience working as a  Sous Chef or Junior Sous in a similar environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful hotel group and work in a fast paced friendly environment.

If you are interested in this role apply today for immediate review 

 

Live-in Chefs North East

Live in Chefs wanted – Permanent Positions available

We are looking for passionate talented live in chefs.  Chefs who are wanting to work in a stunning location with like-minded chefs, producing amazing dishes using fresh ingredients and quality produce.

A grade 2 listed building what was originally an abbots lodge and guest house is now a stunning 21-bedroom hotel with separate dining rooms bars and outside area overlooking stunning lawns and countryside.

With its original features, quirky design and village country location this hotel attracts a lot of shooting parties, outdoor adventures along with the locals and regular returning guests.

The food is very much the forefront of the business.  They have a talented, skilful head chef who wants like-minded chefs to be a part of his friendly and hardworking team.

If you are looking to work in an exciting kitchen, developing and learning new skills while working in a good team environment this is the job for you.

We are looking for chefs of all levels and skill set!

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The main qualities we are looking for is someone:

  • with a real passion for food
  • who enjoys working in the kitchen.
  • with a flair for cooking and the desire to learn.
  • who wants to work for a successful organisation
  • who wants a long-term career being apart of a great team.

Apply today – this is an opportunity not to be missed

Head Chef – Northumberland

Head Chef – Village Pub – Northumberland

Head chef wanted for a newly refurbished large village pub under new ownership

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced head chef to head up the kitchen from opening day

Located in a small village just 5 miles from Morpeth and 15 miles from Newcastle city centre.

Currently undergoing a full refurb we are looking for an experienced head chef to come in asap to assist with the setup and the opening of the kitchen.

Duties will include:

  • Head Chef reporting directly to the GM
  • Menu design – Creating seasonal menus along with weekly specials and event menus
  • Pricing menus understanding GP and profit margins
  • Liaising with suppliers
  • Assisting in the Recruitment of kitchen team
  • Training and development of the kitchen team
  • Staff Appraisals
  • Implementing new ideas to drive business and kitchen profitability
  • Kitchen and staff management
  • Hands on in the kitchen, cooking with fresh ingredients.
  • Liaising with suppliers to source and spot the best produce available
  • Implement Food safety procedures along with Health and Hygiene reporting

Skills /Attributes

  • Excellent time management
  • Motivated with the ability to motivate others
  • Team player
  • Good Business acumen
  • Passionate about producing good food
  • Understanding financials and GP

If you are an experienced head chef with a solid working background we would love to hear from you

Immediate start date available