The primary purpose of
the Senior Chef is to support the Head Chef and / or Sous Chef and be part of the team. You are a leader, trainer and mentor to Junior Chefs and Kitchen Hands.
A Senior Chef is a developmental role with the aim to expand on already strong cookery skills, as well as management skills, so as to one day run the kitchen.
As a Senior Chef you must :
Always lead your team in striving for excellence in everything that you do
Work in line with the venue and WHGs expectations
Encourage your team to deliver great food consistently to our customers and ensure we are always looking for opportunities to WOW our customers
Create and control and upbeat culture within the team
Show excellent communication and listening skills for your team and customers
Ensure all operational processes and procedures are adhered to
Ensure FOH and BOH cohesion at all times
Identify potential service issues and act accordingly to avoid them
Understand menu costings and development
Handle complaints with empathy and ensure a more than satisfactory outcome for our customers
Always portray a positive attitude, be happy, smiling and having fun