Deputy Head Chef

DEPUTY HEAD CHEF Compton Verney Art Gallery, House and Gardens – Warwickshire Any 5 from 7 Contract Amadeus , multi award-winning caterers, are a division of the NEC Group operating at venues and events in Birmingham and beyond including the NEC, the ICC, Resorts World Arena, the VOX and Arena Birmingham. We have a fantastic opportunity available to join the team at Compton Verney Art Gallery, House and Gardens as a Deputy Head Chef. We are looking to recruit a Deputy Head Chef who enjoys delivering first class food and will cater for the daily café operation as well as a wide range of hospitality events, conferences and weddings. Your role will be predominately based at Compton Verney in Warwickshire however at times you may be required to work at the groups other venues and events. Reporting to the Head Chef, your main duties will include the assisting in planning and preparation of all types of food. You will be required to support the delivery of a wide range of food and concepts to a set specification and standards, ensuring that all hygiene and health & safety compliance are being adhered to. At times you may be required to run basic food offering or Concept. As part of this role you will assist the Head Chef with various aspects of kitchen management, which includes; business control, food cost, stocktake and wastage control. As an individual ideally you will have 4 years’ experience working within a busy kitchen in a similar quality establishment and hold NVQ 3 (or equivalent) in food preparation and cooking, be qualified to Level II in Food Safety (or be willing to undertake training to obtain) and have the willingness to learn new skills, which includes the Groups IT systems and be able to develop within the experienced culinary team. Team work, good time management and having a flexible approach to work in a 7 day week operation is essential along with the ability to meet deadlines and deliver exceptional customer service. This position is ideal for a forward thinking chef who wishes to increase their knowledge of food and progress his/her career within Amadeus. Previous experience is essential. This permanent position has the following Company benefits:- 25 day’s holiday; group personal pension; private medical; meal entitlements Qualifications and Experience • Must possess strong leadership skills • Can do attitude with high energy • Commercial acumen • Customer focused to deliver excellent service • Strong communication skills • Must be dependable, reliable and self-motivated This job was originally posted as www.caterer.com/job/88990804