Head Chef

Head Chef Prestwick

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Opportunity for a driven, quality-focussed individual to make a statement in a busy town-centre venue.

About You: Are you an experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with a background in the finer end of dining? Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your own food and shape your own kitchen team? We have a genuine opportunity for an ambitious, passionate and creative chef to really make their mark on the Ayrshire dining scene

We are looking for someone to take ownership of the kitchen and have their fingerprints on every aspect of food service: from delivering carefully presented, high quality plates to managing inventory and helping develop an effective crew with a professional, collaborative ethos

With a current capacity of 32 covers but a two-phase extension in the works, this is an ideal time to join the business as you, your menu and your team will be able to grow alongside the scope of the venue. Plus with further expansions of the company in mind, there is real scope for career progression in the future

About Us: Auchincruive F&B Ltd operates the popular Clocktower Café Bar as well as Clocktower Events at the Auchincruive Estate, Ayr. We opened our second restaurant, Clocktower on Main Street (Prestwick) last December. We are a family-run business with a simple goal: to create truly unique venues that are the backdrop for memorable moments whether its a dish that blows you away, service that you yearn for or a party that you never forget, we want to be at the heart of it all and the first port of call when you want a dining experience to remember

We use only the best local suppliers where possible and are looking for someone who can make the most of the top-quality Ayrshire larder and deliver exceptional food with elegance and flair, so that we can continue to create memories for every guest that walks through our familys doors

Responsibilities:
Menu development, SOPs and food delivery
Ensure your teams food preparation and plating is completed to specification and in line with your own quality standards
Help recruit, lead and train the kitchen team on Food Safety Management requirements, ensuring completion of all xwzovoh mandatory compliance training
Ensure training materials, kitchen documents and policies are displayed and up to date
Ensure the team are trained in and follow SOPs, and coach the team on kitchen standards and professional development
Manage labour costs, wastage and food costs in order to maximise profitability
Ensure HACCP logs and COSHH procedures are followed, ensure strict allergen management procedures are in place and adhered to

Above all, we are looking for someone with a genuine passion for food who can create memorable dishes and coach a team that can deliver every time. This is an opportunity for someone to flex their culinary muscles, make an impact and help create a blueprint for the company moving forward