Full Time Head Chef- Bicester,Oxfordshire Ref 1344 ON HOLD

Full Time Head Chef/Manager required for restaurant located within a country estate 5 miles south of Buckingham and 12 miles east of Bicester.

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated Chef/Manager to run the catering operations for the courtyard kitchen and events room.

The Estate requires someone who has at least 5 years experience in a similar role ,who understands the importance of serving, seasonal, locally sourced food and homemade cakes to their guests.

The kitchen is open Friday to Monday each week and the Chef/Manager will be contracted to 40 hours per week.

The shifts will be 9am to 5.30pm which will include weekend working, bank holidays and the occasional evening.

A very good salary will be offered to the successful person.

The Chef/Manager will:-

• Plan and create menus, incorporation seasonal ingredients
• Plan and create menus for events and special occasions in collaboration with clients
• Supervise and manage a team of catering staff
• Manage and oversee budgets
• Oversee food preparation, presentation and service to ensure that it meets or exceeds customer expectations
• Ensure kitchen operations are run efficiently and in compliance with health and safety
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, vendors and suppliers
• Monitor inventory levels and manage food and supplies ordering
• Manage high levels of food safety and hygiene
• Collaborate with the front of house team to ensure all aspects of the customers visit are seamless
• Be a real team player, very hands on within the team as well as being able to manage the day to day management of the department.

The person will:-

• Have at least 5 years experience in catering management or in a related field
• Have excellent organisational and time management skills
• Have good IT and communication skills
• Have experience in recruitment, management, training and staff development.
• Be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Have strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team
• Be familiar with kitchen and food safety regulations

Contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk