Job Title: Head Chef

Location: Tunbridge Wells

Salary: Up to £50,000 (Depends on Experience) + Elysian Benefit Package

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent role.

Elysian Residences is a UK business, specialising in the development and operation of luxury retirement communities.

At Elysian, we offer a premium service and care provision that, until recently, could only be found in countries such as the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

The Role:

Elysian Residences, renowned for its commitment to creating exceptional living environment.

We are actively seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to spearhead the culinary team at The Beckett. If you possess a genuine zeal for delivering unparalleled food quality while meticulously managing costs and ensuring profitability then this maybe the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Efficiently manage high volumes of work, ensuring the delivery of a culinary experience that reflects Elysian's commitment to excellence.
• Uphold Elysian's standards for safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices, ensuring a pristine and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Source and manage the ordering of all fresh products and dry storage items required by the kitchen, adhering to Elysian's commitment to quality.
• Responsible for the effective utilisation of ingredients taking into account the number of residents per service to reduce cost and drive efficiencies
• Drive the development of menus, adapting regularly to reflect culinary trends and Elysian's dedication to exceeding expectations.
• Communicate efficiently with both staff and residents, embodying the warmth and hospitality that defines the Elysian experience.
• Plan for special events and holiday functions, ensuring a memorable and delightful culinary experience for residents.
• Maintain proper food holding temperatures, and ensure accurate records are kept
• Conduct month-end food inventory
• Recruit, train and drive performance of kitchen team, managing any team issues, ensure the continual development of skills in the team, performance manage team members when required providing corrective solutions.
• Work closely with the Human Resources Manager on performance appraisals, coaching, counselling, discipline, and grievance.
• Follow company operating standards diligently, ensuring the culinary team operates at the pinnacle of excellence.
• Meet weekly with the General Manager to update on department performance and set goals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Contribute and support decision-making processes related to emergency procedures, usage and care of food service equipment, and enforcing health and safety standards, reflecting Elysian's commitment to resident well-being.

The Candidate:

• Proven experience in a similar managerial role within the culinary field. Hotel, hospitality, and leisure experience are desirable.
• Strong leadership and management skills, and a commitment to cultivating a positive working environment.
• Relevant qualifications in food and beverage management
• Be and innovator keeping up with the latest industry trends and menu development
• Creative with a natural flair for thinking outside the box

Benefits:

• Contributory Pension Schem
• Health Care cash plan
• Death in-service two-time salary
• Meals on Duty
• Access to 100's of discounted daily purchases via Bright Ex-change

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, Catering Manager, Experienced Chef, Qualified Chef, Head Cook, Senior Chef, Executive Chef, Senior Cook, Experienced Cook will also be considered for this role.