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Head Chef

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Permanent

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Salary Range

£50,000 to £52,000 pa

Description

Head Chef
Greater Manchester area
£50,000 - £52,000 Basic + Bonus & Tips (£58,000 - £60,000 OTE)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate Head Chef for a high-end, stylish boutique restaurant in the Greater Manchester area.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very busy and well-established venue with an outstanding reputation for exceptional food quality and high standards of service.

The Role
As Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day kitchen operation, leading from the front in a fast-paced fresh food environment. You will be expected to maintain consistently high standards while developing and motivating a strong kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the full kitchen operation
• Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation standards
• Drive consistency in a busy fresh food environment
• Train, mentor and develop the kitchen team
• Manage GP margins, stock control and kitchen labour
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and health & safety standards
• Work closely with senior management to continue driving the business forward

The Ideal Candidate
• Proven experience as a Head Chef within quality fresh food operations
• Strong background in busy, high-volume dining venues
• Passion for fresh food and high standards
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Calm under pressure with strong organisational ability
• Commercially aware with experience managing kitchen KPIs

Package
• £50,000 - £52,000 basic salary
• Bonus and tips taking package to approximately £58,000 - £60,000
• Excellent working environment
• Established and successful business
• Opportunity to lead a respected kitchen operation

For a confidential discussion, please contact Dave at Perfect Recruitment:
dave@perfect-recruitment.co.uk
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