Job Title: Executive Chef Assistant

Job Description:
• Support the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management, including menu creation, food preparation and ensuring that kitchen operations run smoothly.
• Lead the kitchen team, train, mentor and supervise staff to ensure high standards of food preparation and cleanliness.
• Ensure every dish is prepared and presented according to the venue's standards, maintaining consistency and quality at all times.
• Assist with ordering, stock rotation and inventory control, ensuring that stock levels are maintained and waste is minimised.
• Adhere to health, safety and hygiene regulations to ensure the kitchen operates in a safe and clean environment.
• Work with the Head Chef to ensure food costs are controlled and within budget while maintaining the highest quality.
• Ensure dishes meet client and customer expectations, adapting to special dietary requirements and requests as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Proven experience in high-quality catering, ideally within a similar venue or setting, with a passion for creating exceptional dishes.
• Ability to supervise and motivate a kitchen team to achieve high performance standards.
• A strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards, with the ability to enforce them in the kitchen.
• Ability to work well with both front-of-house and kitchen teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to assist in all areas of the kitchen and respond to changing demands during service.

Benefits:
• Contributory pension scheme.

• Career development opportunities through training and mentoring programs.

• Access to digital GP services for you and your family.

• Travel discounts and shopping savings.

• Cinema tickets and cash rewards.

• Free wellness and exercise classes.

About Us:

Part of a leading hospitality group, we provide brilliant food, drink and services to iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

We collaborate with our partners to achieve great things together.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual can thrive and reach their full potential.

We celebrate diversity and believe it is our strength.