Job Purpose.

Working alongside the Manager, you are required to provide a variety of quality food dishes to a high standard of preparation, production and presentation, working to costed recipes, maintaining high levels of cleanliness and Customer Care. To serve the public in the most courteous and efficient manner including effective handling of enquiries and complaints with the ability to deal well with change, uncertainty and flexible enough to adapt and sensibly respond to the situation at hand.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:

• Meet and exceed the company food GP budget
• Order food stock appropriate to sales levels and not over order
• Return sub-standard deliveries with the appropriate paperwork and contact suppliers, informing the Food & Beverage / Restaurant Manager of any supplier issues
• Sign for all deliveries, where possible
• Prepare food for service appropriate to sales levels
• Monitor and control stock levels ensuring there are no shortfalls and that stock rotation is followed and all store rooms, fridges and freezers are in order
• Prepare recipes and ensure the team are fully trained in delivering to a set standard
• Ensure that the storage of food meets company and statutory Health and Safety and Food Hygiene requirements
• Ensure temperature records and food labelling is maintained and up to date
• Ensure that the kitchen is clean and hygienic, making sure cleaning rotas are adhered to and records kept
• Ensure the kitchen uniform and personal hygiene requirements are adhered to
• Ensure the kitchen runs smoothly on a daily basis and is adequately staffed and stocked
• To undergo specific training as indicated by the Manager as and when required
• Take all reasonable steps to protect the health, safety and welfare of all employees, patrons and visitors, by promoting safe working practices
• Comply with company policies, rules and procedures at all times
• Any other duties as required by your line manager commensurate with your role

Skills required:

• The ability to constantly perform well in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational skills to ensure the smooth running of a kitchen
• In-depth knowledge of all the sections in a kitchen to efficiently manage operations
• Previous experience within the leisure and tourism industry – desirable
• 3-4 years management experience within a similar role
• High standards of personal and food hygiene
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Excellent leadership skills, and the ability to motivate others
• Customer focused attitude, with excellent customer facing skills, and an approachable, friendly manner
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Education / Experience:

• The right to work in the UK
• The ability to write menus that are both creative and profitable – Help can be given however a basic understanding would be beneficial
• Level 1,2 and 3 Food Safety Awards
• Experience of kitchen equipment
• Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives