About the Company:

Do you have a passion for food and high-quality service? Our client, a new Restaurant opening in Seaham, is currently recruiting a Head Chef to manage it’s new kitchen team.

This brand new Indian casual dining restaurant will be serving up an innovative and on-trend fusion menu. You will be at the forefront of their journey leading the kitchen team in a fast-paced large cover restaurant. If you are someone who thrives in a busy atmosphere, can handle the pressure of a busy kitchen, and has stamina, creativity and attention-to-detail then this is the perfect job for you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Controlling and directing the food preparation process.
• Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer.
• Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels.
• Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality.
• Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering.
• Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines.
• Being responsible for health and safety.
• Being responsible for food hygiene practises.

Qualifications and Experience:

• NVQ Level 3 in food, catering or the equivalent.
• Level 3 Food Safety Awards.
• Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Awareness of manual handling techniques.
• Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety.
• Experience of kitchen equipment.
• Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives.
• Competent level of English spoken and written.

Additional Skills and Qualities:

• Ability to produce excellent high-quality food.
• Excellent knowledge of all sections, including front of house.
• Good oral communication.
• Team management skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of Indian and fusion cuisine.
• Good level of numeracy.
• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you.
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes.
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work.
• Positive and approachable manner.
• Team player qualities.

Benefits:

• Company events.
• Employee discount.
• Health & wellbeing programme.
• Sick pay.