Private Executive Chef
hace 5 días
Manchester
As the Private Executive Chef, you will lead the kitchen operation, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while delivering exceptional food quality and service. You’ll create innovative menus, manage stock and suppliers, and maintain rigorous food safety documentation. This role demands creativity, precision, and strong leadership to drive culinary excellence. Responsibilities: Food Quality & Production • Deliver meals to required quality standards and on time., • Follow recipes to meet nutritional and dietary requirements., • Comply with menu cycles and produce weekly allergen specifications., • Implement hot plate procedures and correct food labelling. Menu Development & Innovation • Create fresh, healthy, and exciting menus., • Explore new food concepts, suppliers, and dishes. Health & Safety & Compliance • Follow all client and company health & safety policies (food handling, manual handling, fire procedures)., • Maintain and update food safety and health & safety documentation continuously., • Report hazards, near misses, and accidents promptly to the line manager., • Ensure equipment and machinery are safe; report faults immediately. Kitchen & Stock Management • Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and surrounding areas., • Assist with receiving, storing, and checking food supplies; report anomalies., • Monitor stocktaking procedures to minimise waste., • Check invoices and delivery notes for accuracy. Customer Service & Team Support • Provide excellent customer service, • Mentor apprentices and support their progress., • Be flexible to assist in other units or main kitchen when required., • Report to General Manager Training & Continuous Improvement • Attend regular training as directed., • Comply with reasonable requests from the line manager. Requirements: • Previous experience in a similar catering or private chef role., • Ability to prepare and deliver meals to high-quality standards, following recipes and nutritional guidelines., • Creativity in menu design and execution, • Strong organisational and time-management skills., • Good communication skills for liaising with suppliers and reporting to stakeholders and management., • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines., • Strong understanding of food safety standards, manual handling, fire procedures, and compliance documentation.