Location: Doncaster

Salary: A GBP 45,000 - A GBP 50,000 dependent on experience

Vacancy Type: Full-Time

The busy eatery and hotel is looking for an experienced, hands-on and commercially focused Executive Head Chef to lead their kitchen operation and take full ownership of food across the business.

This is a senior operational role requiring someone with strong experience in both day-to-day restaurant service and large-scale banqueting, including weddings, private functions, conferences and sit-down multi-course events.

The successful candidate must also be commercially strong, with a solid understanding of budgeting, menu costings, food GP, labour control and stock management.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Lead, manage and develop the kitchen team.
• Deliver consistently high standards across restaurant, bar and event food.
• Plan and execute large banquets, weddings and sit-down multi-course functions.
• Ensure plated events are delivered efficiently, consistently and to the required standard.
• Review function sheets and plan staffing, preparation and service accordingly.
• Create, review and cost menus across all areas of the business.
• Produce accurate dish and menu costings.
• Maintain agreed food gross profit targets.
• Monitor food costs, wastage, portion control and purchasing.
• Prepare and manage kitchen budgets.
• Control kitchen labour costs and rotas in line with forecast business levels.
• Manage stock levels, ordering and supplier relationships.
• Carry out stocktakes and investigate variances.
• Work closely with Events and Food and Beverage teams to ensure functions run smoothly.
• Maintain strong food safety, hygiene, HACCP and allergen standards.
• Recruit, train and develop kitchen team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability and guest satisfaction.
• Lead from the front during busy services and major events.