Manpower Recruitment are looking for multiple Head Chefs to join an expanding kitchen environment in Oxford City Centre.

The role is full time, working up to 45 hrs per week, 5/7 days and working only 1 in 4 weekends.

**Please not an enhanced DBS will be needed to be obtained before a successful start, due to the environment.
Shifts will be either 7.30am-3.30pm or 10.30am-7pm on a rotational basis. The role is paying up to £37500pa depending on experience.

The Role
We''re currently recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to help us create exceptional food. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients'' and customers'' days, with a team of individuals to oversee, delegate and manage expectations in a busy environment. You''ll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
If interested, please get in contact with a Manpower Representative.

Responsibilities

• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
• Approve and "polish" dishes before they reach the customer
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
• Arrange for repairs when necessary
• Remedy any problems or defects
• Be fully in charge of hiring, managing, and training kitchen staff
• Oversee the work of subordinates
• Estimate staff''s workload and compensations
• Maintain records of payroll and attendance
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as Head Chef
• Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management
• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Up to date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Credentials in health and safety training
• Degree in Culinary science or related certificate

If interested, please get in contact with a Manpower Representative.