Beckenham
Chef Job Description (The Elm Tree) Job Title Chef Location The Elm Tree Reports To General Manager / Operations Manager Job Purpose The Chef at The Elm Tree will be responsible for delivering high-quality food, maintaining exceptional kitchen standards, and ensuring a safe, efficient, and profitable kitchen operation. The successful candidate will be passionate about food, organised, reliable, and capable of working in a fast-paced hospitality environment while consistently producing excellent dishes and maintaining high standards of presentation. Key Responsibilities Food Preparation & Service * Prepare, cook, and present all dishes to company standards. • Ensure food is prepared and served within agreed ticket times., • Maintain consistency in quality, portion control, and presentation., • Support menu development and contribute new ideas where appropriate., • Ensure all food leaving the kitchen meets quality expectations. Kitchen Operations * Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment., • Ensure all kitchen equipment is used correctly and maintained appropriately., • Monitor stock levels and communicate ordering requirements to management., • Minimise food waste and actively manage kitchen costs., • Support the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen. Food Safety & Compliance * Ensure full compliance with all food hygiene regulations and company policies., • Follow all HACCP procedures and maintain accurate food safety records., • Ensure correct food storage, labelling, stock rotation, and temperature monitoring., • Maintain a Food Hygiene rating that reflects the highest operational standards., • Follow all allergen procedures and ensure allergen information is always accurate and available. Teamwork * Work closely with front-of-house and management teams to deliver an outstanding customer experience., • Support the training and development of kitchen team members., • Promote a positive, professional, and team-focused working environment., • Demonstrate flexibility and assist with additional duties when required. Skills & Experience Essential * Previous experience working as a chef in a busy hospitality environment., • Excellent food preparation and cooking skills., • Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety procedures., • Ability to work effectively under pressure., • Excellent organisational and time-management skills., • A positive attitude and strong work ethic. Desirable * Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate., • Experience working in a high-volume pub kitchen., • Experience with stock control and ordering., • Knowledge of HACCP procedures. Personal Attributes * Passionate about food and hospitality., • Reliable and punctual., • Professional and well-presented., • Flexible and adaptable., • A strong team player with excellent communication skills. What We Offer * Competitive rates of pay., • Career development opportunities., • Training and support., • A friendly and supportive working environment., • The opportunity to be part of a growing hospitality business. The Elm Tree is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. TPBN1_UKCT