Lates Chef/Team leader

BaxterStorey

  • Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham
  • £13.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Company DescriptionTitle: Lates Chef/Team leader 3/7 22.5 hours (Hours between 1500-0000 to be confirmed)Location: Maleable way, StocktonSalary: £13phBenefits:Free parking on site
  • 28 Days holiday including bank holidays (Pro rata)
  • Plus your birthday off
  • 3 volunteering days
  • 3 days grandparent leave.
  • 24 week's enhanced maternity leave.
  • Secondary carer leave
  • Wedding/commitment day leave.
  • Free meals on shift.
  • Bespoke training and development opportunities
  • Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
  • Pension and life insurance.
  • Discounts available from Perkbox app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema.
  • Wellbeing hub.
  • Access to employee assistance programme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a talented and experienced Lates Chef/Team leader to join our culinary team in Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom. As the Lates Chef/Team leader, you will be responsible for overseeing our late-night kitchen operations, managing staff, and ensuring the highest quality of food preparation and service during evening hours.
  • Lead and supervise the kitchen team during late-night shifts, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality food production
  • Develop and implement innovative late-night menus that cater to customer preferences and current culinary trends
  • Maintain strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards throughout the kitchen
  • Manage inventory, place orders, and control food costs to optimise profitability
  • Train and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
  • Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service and customer satisfaction
  • Handle any issues or complaints promptly and professionally
  • Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment, reporting any maintenance needs
  • Assist in recruiting and onboarding new kitchen staff as needed
  • Participate in food preparation and cooking during busy periods
Qualifications
  • Proven experience of 3-5 years in a professional kitchen, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
  • Strong culinary skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines
  • Excellent understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations
  • Valid food safety certification
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions
  • Proficiency in menu planning, cost control, and inventory management
  • Knowledge of late-night dining trends and customer preferences
  • Culinary degree or diploma preferred
  • Flexibility to work late nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Additional InformationFor almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that's an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team's careers. 'Better' is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.Join us, and be part of the food revolution!BaxterStorey Values:ALWAYS VISIONARYWe strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVEWe are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVEWe embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.FOREVER CONSCIOUSWe work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.Interested? Even if you don't meet all requirements, we'd like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'.Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

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