Head Chef

Job Title: Head Chef
At: Oxgang Bar | Kitchen | Rooms
Pay: Negotiable depending on experience
Hours: 48
Who are we?
The Oxgang has been around for years and is in the centre of Grangemouth. A recent refurbishment has created a modern, fresh and upbeat environment. We have a following of loyal customers who we aim to put at the heart of everything we do. The Oxgang comprises of a Bar Restaurant and hotel.
Who are we looking for?
An experienced head chef or sous looking to step up, creative, organised who is enthusiastic & passionate about what they do. A hard working committed individual with attention to detail, who thrives in a busy business, with a real passion for food. A people person with good communication skills, who is comfortable costing and creating new menus and specials, who can work with and inspire their team to create a happy balance in the kitchen. It’s important that a learning culture is created in the kitchen, helping other team members to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities of the role
• Creativity that helps to grow the business, new fresh ideas following key trends in the hospitality industry.
• The Head Chefs responsible for overall running of the kitchen, managing of the kitchen team to meet performance and staffing targets.
• Create menus and specials in conjunction with the directors and managers, including fully costing each dish to ensure it consistently hits margin.
• Monitor suppliers and deliveries to ensure they are always at the agreed prices, making sure stock levels are consistent with demand. Keeping wastage and stock levels to agreed limits.
• Provide takings on target, wage spend on target to hit quarterly forecast & targets.
• Ensuring consistency with the dishes leaving the kitchen, so our customers are consistently receiving good quality food and that wait times are held at an agreed standard.
• Ensure food hygiene including full Cooksafe paperwork is maintained and up to date
• Committed to developing yourself and your team and keeping abreast of industry standards and key changes.
• Being IT literate to ensure all back-office management is carried out efficiently and always up to date.

Hours of work
Due to the nature of the business the successful head chef candidate must be flexible in terms of hours which will include weekend work.
Benefits & Package
Pay will be negotiable depending on experience.
Share of tips.
To apply please email your CV & a covering letter to lisa@theoxgang.co.uk
Experience:
Chef: 2 years (Required)
Head Chef: 1 year (Preferred)
Qualifications:
Health & Safety (Preferred)
Food Hygiene (Required)
References must be made available.
Relevant College qualifications.

Email

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Recently refurbished, the hotel has been given a fresh and modern look with a new bar and restaurant being designed. Under its new owners, The Sure Hotel Hotel is looking to bring a fresh and modern feel to Lockerbie.

There is a gastro-pub styled restaurant. The function room serves fine dining suitable for weddings, anniversaries, and other functions for up to 100 covers.

As the Head chef you will be responsible for a brigade of 4 chefs, daily delegating of general tasks. ordering, designing menus.

Full uniform will be provided and meals will be provided on duty.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand new establishment and team, with a train and bus station 5 minutes from the hotel and just off the M74. Lockerbie is only just over an hours drive from Glasgow and neighbouring cities so has plenty to do on days off. A local gym and supermarket is only 5 minutes from the hotel.

This position is available now for the right person.

Please apply with an up to date CV and reference details to glenw1970@icloud.com

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The Isle of Arran offers incredible produce from fish and meat to whiskey and chocolate and we love using everything that is close to hand. Our teams work hard and play hard and we love to offer development and progression to support you in achieving your aspirations.

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Current turnover is £580,000 in the last financial year and there is potential to grow the business.

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Very much an opportunity to have quality of life.

The Inn is open all year round but is very busy in the typical season of March to October.

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Michael Tough at Chefs In Scotland

Please email an expression of interest, ideally with a CV to

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There is also a busy trade in the bar serving high quality bar and bistro style meals.

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You should have a clear understanding of good health and safety practice, and the ability to control kitchen costs and maintain a good GP.

Kirkwall is a busy vibrant town with plenty to do, there is an airport and is only a short distance from ferries to mainland Scotland and has good bus links.

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3.To aid in the achievement of the budgeted Restaurant Sales, % Gross Margin and Net Profit

4.To comply with company systems, policies, procedures, and Food Standards Agency guidelines at all times (Cook Safe etc.)

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4. Ensure all recipes and preparation requirements are met
5. Orders of food stock appropriate to sales levels and not over ordered
6. Ensure that all deliveries are checked and signed for
7. Prepare food for service appropriate to sales levels and ensure readiness for service.
8. Controls, records & reports all wastage
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10. Dishes are to specification with no over portioning
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18. Ensure temperature records and food labelling is maintained and up to date
29. Ensure kitchen is clean and hygienic, making sure cleaning rotas are adhered to and records kept
20. Promote a positive perception of the company at all times both internally & externally

Please apply to Andrew Tough with a copy of your updated CV and reference details.

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