Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and have a proven track record of leading large culinary teams to success? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you... Albert's Standish best known for it's restaurant, bar and function rooms is on the hunt for a highly motivated and experienced Head Chef who wants a new and exciting challenge.

This role is overall responsibility for the Standish kitchen and team including main line, prep and functions. This is a fully operational role, not admin based, so applicants must be ready for getting stuck in.

What are we looking for?

• Someone to lead and manage the kitchen team of approximately 25 staff including senior chefs, chefs and kitchen porters
• Oversee daily operations
• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations, including food safety standards, compliance, kitchen organisation and cleanliness
• Train and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Encourage creativity and skill development within the team
• Maintain consistent and high-quality food standards. Conduct regular tastings and assessments to ensure that all dishes meet our restaurant's high standards
• Work with management to establish and manage kitchen budgets, control costs, and maximise profitability

What experience do you need?

• Great leadership qualities
• Proven experience of training & development of staff
• Head chef for minimum of 3 years in a high volume kitchen that preps and serves fresh, high quality food
• Experience leading a large team including senior chefs
• Full understanding of compliance and EHO requirements
• Great admin & budgeting skills such as with paperwork, stocks, rotas and ordering

What will you get in return?

• 28 days holiday
• Performance based service charge in addition to your wage
• Complimentary monthly meal at any Albert's for you and one other
• Meals provided on shift & vending machine on site
• Uniform provided and laundered
• Free parking
• 50% discount at all of Elle R Leisure restaurant & bars
• Regular team parties
• Christmas Day & Boxing Day off

Must be available

• Evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• 48 hours per week
• Able to travel to the venue outside of public transport hours (preferred driver)

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead our team to new heights, we want to hear from you!

Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and have a proven track record of leading large culinary teams to success? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you... Albert's Standish best known for it's restaurant, bar and function rooms is on the hunt for a highly motivated and experienced Head Chef who wants a new and exciting challenge.

This role is overall responsibility for the Standish kitchen and team including main line, prep and functions. This is a fully operational role, not admin based, so applicants must be ready for getting stuck in.

What are we looking for?

• Someone to lead and manage the kitchen team of approximately 25 staff including senior chefs, chefs and kitchen porters
• Oversee daily operations
• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations, including food safety standards, compliance, kitchen organisation and cleanliness
• Train and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Encourage creativity and skill development within the team
• Maintain consistent and high-quality food standards. Conduct regular tastings and assessments to ensure that all dishes meet our restaurant's high standards
• Work with management to establish and manage kitchen budgets, control costs, and maximise profitability

What experience do you need?

• Great leadership qualities
• Proven experience of training & development of staff
• Head chef for minimum of 3 years in a high volume kitchen that preps and serves fresh, high quality food
• Experience leading a large team including senior chefs
• Full understanding of compliance and EHO requirements
• Great admin & budgeting skills such as with paperwork, stocks, rotas and ordering

What will you get in return?

• 28 days holiday
• Performance based service charge in addition to your wage
• Complimentary monthly meal at any Albert's for you and one other
• Meals provided on shift & vending machine on site
• Uniform provided and laundered
• Free parking
• 50% discount at all of Elle R Leisure restaurant & bars
• Regular team parties
• Christmas Day & Boxing Day off

Must be available

• Evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• 48 hours per week
• Able to travel to the venue outside of public transport hours (preferred driver)

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead our team to new heights, we want to hear from you!