Job Description for Highways Area Chef

Experience: 6-10 years
Salary Range: 35,000 - 45,000 per month

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Excellence Quality Control
- Consistency: Conduct regular site visits to ensure food is prepared and presented according to brand specifications.
- Recent Openings: Lead the kitchen setup and team mobilization for new service area openings or brand rollouts.
- Menu Implementation: Oversee the successful launch of seasonal menus and promotional items across all sites.

2. Financial Management
- Waste Control: Monitor food waste levels at each site and implement corrective actions to protect margins.
- Labor Optimization: Review rotas and labor costs to ensure kitchens are efficiently staffed during peak "travel " periods (bank holidays, summer holidays).
- Inventory: Audit stock takes and procurement processes to ensure sites are buying through approved highway supply chains.

3. Compliance Safety
- Auditing: Perform rigorous Health Safety and Food Safety (HACCP) audits.
- Environmental Health:



Ensure all sites are "inspection-ready" for local authority health visits, aiming for 5-star ratings across the board.

4. People Training
- Mentorship: Coach and develop Unit Chefs and Kitchen Managers to improve their culinary and management skills.
- Recruitment: Assist site managers in hiring key culinary personnel.
- Retention: Foster a positive work culture to reduce staff turnover in a high-pressure, high-volume environment.

Required Skills Experience
- Multi-Site Experience: Proven track record managing multiple kitchens (ideally in high-volume retail, casual dining, or contract catering).
- Branded Experience: Familiarity working with strict brand standards and "spec sheets."

Role Title: Area Chef Department: Operations / Culinary Reporting To: Head Chef / Corporate Chef / Operations Head Role Purpose

The Area Chef is responsible for overseeing culinary operations across multiple outlets, ensuring consistency in food quality, adh

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