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Head Chef – Retirement Village – Farnham

Our client is an independent retirement community for discerning older people who seek an independent lifestyle. Based in Farnham, Surrey and set in beautiful surroundings and a caring, fully serviced supportive environment. They are currently looking to recruit an experienced Head Chef to lead and manage the kitchen.

The catering for the residents on site is of the upmost importance and they are offered a 5 star dining room service- breakfast lunch and dinner- plated and served by the dining room staff.

As the Head Chef you will manage 2 chef assistants and 2-3 catering assistants. You will be given autonomy in management of the kitchen environment in view of rotas, ordering, Health & Hygiene, Health & Safety etc. The menu changes on a 6 monthly rotation but with seasonal changes as required and all made from scratch on site from fresh ingredients. You will be catering for around 45 on average per day.

This Head Chef position will require some evenings and weekends, however generally the majority of work will be daytime based hours.

This Head Chef position offers an excellent salary and Benefits.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Head Chef – Golf & Leisure Venue – Nr Weybridge

Our Client, a fantastic golf & leisure facility based in north Surrey, with a busy onsite restaurant and extensive conference and banqueting facilities, are looking to recruit a Head Chef for their operation.

As the Head Chef you will be responsible for running a kitchen team of 5 and you will be reporting directly to the General Manager. You will have overall control of the kitchen, including staffing, stock control, costing and budgets, and seasonal and function menu planning. You must be capable of delivering a fast and consistent food service of high quality, for up to 800 covers on busy days.

Head Chef Responsibilities include:
-Control and improve labour costs; Forecasting and monitoring of staff roster and payroll for all units in line with business targets
– Menu planning and creation to develop existing menus and offer fresh seasonal produce.
– Sourcing & management of stock for food outlets.
-Attend weekly management meetings and provide necessary departmental updates
-Full control over stock for catering units in line with business levels
-Supporting all retail outlets, including bistro, Grill, etc as required
-Enforce standards set by the company and managers
-Introduce new ideas and set up standard operating procedures
-Follow Health & Safety requirements, and deliver staff training. Ensure recording accidents and ensuring that fire evacuations are in place.
-Identify training requirements, develop & progress your team

This Head Chef position offers an excellent salary plus benefits.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk