I am currently recruiting for a Kitchen Manager to work in a beautiful art and exhibition centre in Colchester. You will be working with the Catering & Bar Manager and the events team in delivering set menus and bespoke catering services for hires and events of high standard, including, buffets, sit down menus and Christmas. You will be required to work with the Catering and Bar Sevices Manager to develop and produce an imaginative and deliverable menu appropriate to the venue and visitor profile to support two cafe serveries. Focussing on fresh seasonal and where possible local ingredients, ensuring the highest standards of food hygiene, service, and health & safety procedures. 

Job description 

• Proven consistently high-quality cookery skills. 
• Experience working in a managerial role in a commercial kitchen. 
• Experience of supervising and managing a team 
• A passion for food and a understanding of food from other cultures, knowledge of seasonal produce using local suppliers
• Experience of costing menus 
• Fundamental understanding of health & safety requirements in a catering environment 
• Knowledge of food from diverse cultures and styles (Vegan dishes is an advantage)
• Good administrative skills and adherence to specific ingredients and measurement needed for various menus.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal. 
• Strong leadership skills 
• Basic knowledge of word, Excel and outlook
• Understanding of to work within a budget. 
• Enthusiasm for working with charities and community projects. 

Qualifications & training 

• Qualification in professional cookery 
• Current Food hygiene certificate level 2
• COSHH 

This is 30 hours a week seasonal position, on a rotating shift pattern Tuesday - Sunday including evenings and bank holidays. 

If you are interested, please call Stuart or Paulette