Bikepark Wales
Location
Merthyr Tydfil, Wales | United Kingdom
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a passionate Head Chef to operate within Food & Beverage, to oversee daily F&B operations, and to lead in the production and delivery of our entire F&B offering at BikePark Wales. There will be a focus on quality, local produce and creating visually appealing dishes/displays. The right candidate will have a keen eye for ensuring food quality and H&S procedures are followed properly.
This is an exciting time to be joining with multiple units and services throughout the day, providing a fast-paced and varied day. There will be opportunity to grow within the business as expansion plans are underway.
Reporting through to the Operations Manager, the key roles for the Head Chef will be focusing on the quality and consistency of food output, adhering to and recording everything required within our HACCP and stock control/ordering.
The successful candidate will have a background in busy, casual dining kitchens and most importantly be able to show a passion for producing great food.
The ideal candidate will be a fun, engaging individual who has an interest in mountain biking and/or the outdoors. You have to be willing to get stuck into all aspects of a busy F&B environment.
To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our F&B staff and guide them to deliver quality food & service.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Direct all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleaning
Maintain kitchen equipment as needed
Supervise chefs and cooks, and FOH team
Achieve and Maintain a minimum score of 4 out of 5 for score on the doors
Resolve issues as they arise to ensure the continuation of food service
Maintain control of the kitchen to ensure efficiency
Plan menus and set prices based on the availability of ingredients
Make sure that all staff adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations to ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen
Inspect raw and cooked food to guarantee quality
Direct monthly inventory
Maintain vender relationships
Preparation of food and cooking of dishes in line with agreed specifications
Stock control and ordering
Maintaining order within dry store and refrigerated areas, including date & allergen labelling
Ensuring a high standard of cleaning for the entire F&B area
Maintaining daily and weekly records as specified in our HACCP
Work with Operations Manager on development of menus to ensure they are seasonal, relevant, and appropriately costed
Maintaining allergen information alongside changing menus and suppliers
Training and developing employees
Carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the job
Key Attributes:
Previous experience as a Head Chef or a couple of years as a Sous Chef within a high volume food environment
Minimum level 3 food hygiene trained
Passion for producing great food
Impeccable food hygiene with a good understanding of HACCP
Hard working and reliable
Great team working skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail
Understanding of stock, pricing and its movement
Desirable attributes would include:
Background in baked goods
Barista experience
Point of sale experience
Fluent Welsh speaker
What we can offer you in return:
Competitive Salary
Sociable hours
Exciting staff perks package including free entry to the trails and uplift service
50% off food in the cafe and discount in the bike department
28 days holiday
Freedom to introduce and implement ideas and a supportive environment to experiment and make change
A fun, friendly working environment in a beautiful countryside location
A chance to be a major part of building something special
Note: The details contained in this Job Description summarise the main expectations of the role at the date it was prepared. The nature of individual roles will evolve and change as the service develops and grows. Consequently, BikePark Wales will review and revise this Job Description as required in consultation with post holders.
BikePark Wales welcomes inquiries and applications from everyone and values diversity in the workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process.
BikePark Wales is responsible for deciding how it holds and uses personal information about you and complies with all data protection law and principles. Any personal information that you provide to us during the recruitment process will be stored on a computer to assist with the administration of the recruitment process.
We will use the personal information we collect about you to:
· Assess your skills, qualifications, and suitability for the role;
· Carry out background and reference checks, where applicable;
· Communicate with you about the recruitment process;
· Keep records related to our hiring processes; and
· Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £32,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
On-site parking
Store discount
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Every weekend
Holidays
Experience:
Head Chef: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Job tags
Salary
£32.5k per annum
