Head Chef - Newquay

We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to work in a Hotel in Newquay. Hours include evenings, weekends and bank holidays, but our kitchen team finish no later than 8.30pm! Breakfast shifts starts from 7am until roughly 10.30am. Skills and Qualities you can add to the Mix!: Controlling and directing the food preparation process and other relative activities, by leading and developing your team in the department Able to work within the budget constraints of the relevant season, leading to good cost control per head Oversee or carry out stock replenishment for the department. Carry out monthly stock check counts and submit to the accounts office for cost per head calculations. Be aware of your spend cost per head Maintain all required legislative records such as the SFBB log, and labelling systems so that internal and external inspections can be carried out at any time. Maintain at least a 4 in an external local authority health inspection and also keep this standard for internal interval checks Current Hygiene Certificate of Level 3 if you do not have this, we will provide the course for you. Ability to manage tasks and responsibilities across the full spectrum of the kitchen operation Outstanding communication and leadership skills A good working knowledge of culinary trends and optimised kitchen processes Learn and continue the values of the organisation and a wish to contribute to them Working knowledge of Health and Safety issues relating to kitchen working environments Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people

Location: Newquay, Cornwall, GB

Posted Date: 7/15/2025