Head Chef

We are The Lyme Bay Ltd. a young, small restaurant group based in the Dorset & Devon,

Using local suppliers as much as possible we pride ourselves on delivering a very fresh and affordable product in a timely fashion with a smile.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are on the hunt for a dynamic, organised and highly creative individual to head up kitchen operations and lead our experienced team in our flagship restaurant in Lyme Regis, to deliver a small but exciting breakfast/lunch and dinner menu.

Working alongside a long serving team, you will help install an already proven menu and train a team to deliver it in a timely professional manner.

Reporting to the site GM, you will oversee the day-to-day operations & maintain a fresh, no nonsense and professional working environment. Your main responsibilities are….

·Employ, train, and ensure there is a competent team in play at any given time.

·Develop your team to be the best they can be rewarding good performance.

·Be consistent with all H&S, HR & food safety paperwork.

·Create a joyful & fruitful working environment – making sure the connection between FOH & BOH is strong with a one team mentality.

·Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication & leading by example.

·Be creative with specials to help minimise wastage.

·To ensure that all equipment is maintained, cleaned and hygienic.

·Ensure that product is consistent and to a good standard.

·Complete forecasts, plans & costings.

WHAT WE OFFER

We strive to buck the trend that hospitality is an anti-social, long hour for minimal reward industry & strive to offer a very healthy work/life balance to all its employees.We work 8-hour shifts and avoid splits or doubles wherever possible.

·A healthy work life balance

·Company pension scheme

·A very competitive salary

·Staff discount

·Equal share of TRONC

·Target based annual Profit related bonus structure that offers you a % share of site profits.

Salary is negotiable depending on experience, but we can be competitive and reward talent.

We look forward to working with you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,000.00-£41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Profit sharing
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Where are you currently based?

Experience:

• Kitchen management: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road