Job Opportunity: Casual Head Chef

Premium Dining at Everton Stadium

Are you a culinary visionary with a passion for excellence? Everton Stadium is seeking a

Casual Head Chef

to lead one of our 13 Premium Dining outlets. This role is pivotal in delivering top-tier dining experiences, from A la Carte restaurants to private dining and event catering.Key Responsibilities:

Lead and Manage:Oversee a team of casual chefs, ensuring top-notch training and motivation.Develop training programs to equip staff with exceptional service skills.Conduct regular performance reviews and manage talent development.Foster a high level of team energy and engagement focused on great food and hospitality.

Innovate Menus:Collaborate with the Premium Head Chef, Culinary Director, and Stadia Executive Chef to continually develop exciting, high-quality dishes.Implement continuous product development and drive innovation.Ensure the nutritional philosophy is present across all sites, focusing on new food trends.

Health and Safety:Maintain rigorous hygiene and safety standards.Ensure compliance with food safety standards and UK law.Regularly check fridge/freezer temperatures, food probing, and hot holding.Manage stock, including ordering, usage, wastage, and waste recording.Produce standard operating procedures for all menu dishes, including allergens.

Operational Excellence:Ensure consistent, exceptional food quality and service.Manage day-to-day delivery of premium restaurants across the stadium.Drive guest-focused culture through in-depth knowledge of hospitality standards.Manage procurement systems and invoice recording.Responsible for staffing planners, weekly labour schedules, and budget alignment.

Guest Focus:Foster a guest-centric culture with outstanding hospitality.Continuously seek feedback and make improvements to enhance the guest experience.Ensure effective communication between front and back of house teams.

Qualifications:

Extensive experience in restaurants or A la Carte environments.Level 3 food safety training (desired).Proven PandL accountability and commercial awareness.Strong leadership and team management skills.Positive and passionate focus on food and hospitality.Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.Calm, resilient, and problem-solving skills.Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic, innovative team pushing the boundaries of stadia dining.Lead in a high-energy, prestigious environment.Competitive salary and benefits.Opportunity to inspire and manage a large kitchen team to deliver results.If you''re a confident, energetic leader with a flair for hospitality, apply now to elevate our premium dining experience at Everton Stadium!

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