Experience – previous experience within a similar role within a large quality restaurant
Hoppers Group are seeking a Head Chef to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.
The Position
As Head Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes; you will play a key role in kitchen management, hygiene, health and safety, menu innovation and recruitment working closely with the Group Executive Chef. You will manage the overall kitchen operation, including staffing, prep schedules, stock control, budgeting and maintenance, as well as the day to day management of the kitchen team.
If you have the following, then we want to hear from you:
- Minimum 2 year experience as a Sous Chef or above of a leading independent restaurant.
- Sound knowledge of kitchen procedures and systems, including ordering, payroll, stock management, recruitment and HR.
- 5 years experience in an Indian or Sri Lankan restaurant or hotel kitchen and sound experience of the cuisine.
- Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce;
- A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail;
- Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a Kitchen brigade;
- Experience in managing staff costs, scheduling and reviewing staff rotas;
- Strengths in finances, purchasing and menu costing;
- A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures;
Benefits & Culture
Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.
We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:
Treat Yourself
- Monthly JKS Dining Out Allowance
- Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
- Retail & Takeaway Discounts
- Company tech scheme
Look After Yourself
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Stream – stream your pay earlier
- Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Access to Financial Advice
- Season Ticket Loan
Progress Yourself
- Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar
- A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
- Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.
Be Yourself
- Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 30 days)
- Employee referral scheme – paying up to £600 per referral
- Staff parties & long service awards
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