Head Chef

Are you Genuine, Confident and Committed? Love to inspire others? Here’s your chance!

As Head Chef you will be responsible managing all aspects of the restaurant kitchen and culinary offer, building an effective and motivated team which delivers consistent operational standards. Assisting in all aspects of brand standards, supplier relationships, team recruitment and development in line with Premier Inn brand standards.

What will I be doing?

• Develop and implement procedures which are conducive to the brand guidelines to ensure a successful working relationship
• Responsible for the overall management of the kitchen, ensuring that daily checks are done, along with managing the junior team members
• Being accountable for the quality standards of the food being served and ensuring brand standards are adhered to.
• Implementing safety and hygiene systems, ensuring that the kitchen meets acceptable standards and passes all audit requirements
• Communicate to the team members, information on stock levels, best working practices, quality control in accordance with the company standards.
• Manage the controls of storage of all food items by minimizing spoilage, par levels of stock, daily production lists, waste, and exercising strict portion control to minimize cost impact on the business
• Research and monitor best market practice to bring new and innovative ideas when developing menu cycles so we are seen as a progressive and forward-thinking company
• Manage the culinary team which includes, fair and dynamic scheduling, recruitment practices, conducting performance appraisals and coaching team members where appropriate to maintain an effective and motivated workforce.

Requirements

• Effectively communicate with people at all levels and strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Lead by example and effectively manage and motive a fantastic team
• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge and those around you
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work
  

Experience:

• 8 years’ experience in the Hotel F&B industry
• 4 years’ experience in a leadership capacity
• Bachelor’s Degree in culinary arts

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package, medical insurance which includes dental, air tickets, and hours which offer you a work life balance.

Along with this we have many examples of how those that work with us have grown and developed their career through out our company. So if you are committed and driven and want to develop into other areas then we will support you to do this.

At Premier Inn, we know the importance of creating a culture which brings the experience to life for both our customers and our team and this is supported by strong company values. We employ people that not only believe in our values but also have the passion to live and breathe them, and always put the customer in the heart of everything we do.

We want Premier Inn to be a place where people’s skills and careers grow as fast as we do. A place where everyone has the opportunities to develop and achieve their dreams. We put emphasis on a ‘promote from within’ culture and continuously strive to create a supportive and engaging environment in which our team can thrive and deliver.

If this sounds like you and you are ready to work in an environment that values your work and rewards you fairly then please click on the "I'm interested" button and join the team!

Effectively communicate with people at all levels and strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills Lead by example and effectively manage and motive a fantastic team Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge and those around you Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work Experience: 8 years’ experience in the Hotel F&B industry 4 years’ experience in a leadership capacity Bachelor’s Degree in culinary arts