Head Chef - No.7 Restaurant (Full-time)
19 days ago
Newquay
\n This role will support the Executive Chef & Kitchen team in overseeing the delivery of high quality Food/ Catering and service across all events held in the Number 7 Restaurant at Celtic Park, on both a match day and non-match day. \n \n Key accountabilities will include: \n \n \n • Act as Head Chef for the Number 7 Restaurant on match days and designated events.\n, • Support the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in the operational management of hospitality services.\n, • Assist with the preparation and delivery of all match day and event catering operations.\n, • Lead team briefings on service requirements, food presentation, allergens, cooking techniques, and service standards.\n, • Ensure consistently high standards of food preparation, presentation, and service.\n, • Adhere to all food safety, health and safety, and company procedures.\n, • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitisation, and hygiene across hospitality areas.\n, • Monitor and record food temperatures in line with food safety requirements.\n, • Lead the efficient cleaning and breakdown of kitchen areas following service.\n, • Work effectively to meet operational deadlines and maintain safe working practices.\n, • Support the Executive Chef in creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.\n, • Recognise and celebrate team and individual achievements.\n, • Work alongside HR to support colleague wellbeing and maintain open communication.\n, • Ensure fair allocation of duties and responsibilities across the catering team.\n, • Promote colleague health and wellbeing in all tasks, processes, and communications.\n, • Build and maintain positive working relationships across all Club departments.\n, • Complete all required food safety documentation accurately and on time.\n, • Act as the first point of contact for restaurant staff queries and maintain confidentiality at all times.\n \n \n Essential \n \n \n • Food Safety Level 2\n, • At least 3 years' experience working within a similar role (preferably within stadia)\n, • Ability to effectively lead and motivate a team using a hands-on approach, while always leading by example\n, • Effective menu creation and planning\n, • Prepare, cook and deliver to a high standard, in line with customer expectations and experience\n, • A good understanding of food allergens and labelling\n, • A good understanding of all kitchen procedures, food safety paperwork and recording wastage\n, • Experienced in identifying and implementing creative solutions\n, • Strong communicator, both verbal and written\n, • Proven people management skills\n, • Strong coaching skills, with a proven record of developing staff\n, • Extensive experience working in a busy, pressurised environment\n, • A flexible approach to working, with an ability to facilitate change\n, • Demonstrable leadership skills and an effective communicator to motivate a high-performing team\n, • Task-orientated and proactive, with the ability to plan effectively\n, • Ability to manage and work as part of a team, using initiative\n, • Able to problem-solve and prioritise own and other staff members' workloads\n, • Empathetic and approachable, with excellent listening and judgement skills\n, • To have strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills\n, • The ability to work with discretion and maintain high levels of confidentiality at all times\n, • Time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise in a pressurised environment while working to deadlines\n, • Relationship management\n, • Coaching and developing others\n, • Personal accountability\n \n \n Desirable \n \n \n • Food safety Level 3\n, • Experience of developing collaborative relationships with all staff\n, • Held senior role in a previous position\n \n \n Additional Requirements \n \n \n • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and match days\n \n \n Club Benefits \n \n \n • Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Life assurance, pension and holiday buy scheme\n, • Cycle to work Scheme\n, • Access to our colleagues benefits & discount platform\n, • Regular colleague social events\n, • Subsidised on-site canteen\n, • Free parking\n, • Staff retail discount on Celtic & Adidas merchandise\n, • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and match days\n \n