Head Chef | Batch-Cook Kitchen Leader with Benefits

Daish's Holidays Limited; Newquay; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Newquay is looking for a Head Chef to lead its kitchen team. The role involves managing food preparation processes, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards, and maintaining budget controls. Offering a competitive salary up to £35,100 per annum for 45 hours a week, with additional benefits like continuous employment, performance bonuses, and support for employee wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a Level 3 Hygiene Certificate, with experience in a kitchen environment.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus based on performance

Extra day off for birthday

Family holiday scheme

Supportive mental wellbeing package

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Ability to manage food costs and budgets.
• Knowledge of culinary trends and kitchen processes.
• Current Level 3 Hygiene Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control food preparation processes.
• Ensure budget compliance and cost control.
• Oversee stock management and replenishment.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Comply with legislative records for inspections.

Skills

Controlling food preparation process

Budget management

Stock replenishment

Monthly stock checks

Legislation compliance

Hygiene knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of culinary trends

Health and Safety awareness

Education

Hygiene Certificate Level 3

Job description

A leading hospitality group in Newquay is looking for a Head Chef to lead its kitchen team. The role involves managing food preparation processes, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards, and maintaining budget controls. Offering a competitive salary up to £35,100 per annum for 45 hours a week, with additional benefits like continuous employment, performance bonuses, and support for employee wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a Level 3 Hygiene Certificate, with experience in a kitchen environment.