Chef - Blue Arrow (Cardiff) : Job Details

Our client is looking for a experienced Chef to work alongside the team in a Lovley HotelManage the day to day Kitchen operation, including Food Preparation, presentation and delivery activities for a business, which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, fulfilling business aspirations to achieving and further developing the optimum position in its market.Actively participate and contribute positively as a senior member of the Management teamPRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:1. Manage the Kitchen activities to effectively and efficiently deliver the optimum product in line with business strategy.2. Responsible for the effective and efficient day to day management of the kitchen brigade to ensure optimum food preparation, presentation and delivery.3. Manage the local departmental budget effectively and efficiently to maximise food GP and minimise wastage.4. Manage all relevant resources, including staffing, equipment and food products.5. Input into menu design.6. Manage all aspects of stock control, including stock rotation and stock taking.7. Responsible for the correct interpretation, implementation, adherence and communication of company policies and procedures, e.g. recruitment and selection, discipline, grievance, welfare, attendance and performance etc.8. Ensure excellent communication channels exist which correctly inform staff of all relevant business related matters, including regular team briefings, staff appraisals etc. and receive feedback for the area of their responsibility.9. Ensure technical excellence for own area of work.* Essential - extensive experience of working as a Head Chef or other senior level within a minimum 3 star hotel/hospitality related environment.* Essential - experience of successfully managing diverse teams of people.* Essential - experience of successful financial/budgetary/cost management.* Essential - trained and holder of relevant food hygiene certification

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