Head Chef

Beds and Bars is an internationally-known travel brand that operates 21 backpacker hostels and 16 bars and pubs across Europe. If you want to work for a business that’s dedicated to building your skills and knowledge of the hospitality industry, then we could be the company for you.

**Head chef - Barcelona**

We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled and driven kitchen manager to lead our kitchen team to success. We are looking for a head chef who has a love for cooking and preparing meals to a consistently high quality.

Our Head Chefs are always someone who is able to lead, inspire and train their team, whilst maintaining a positive, engaged environment in the kitchen.

**Essential requirements**

**You must**:

- Be eligible or have all necessary documentation in which to be legally employed in the country, which you are based.
- All Documentation required by any Local/Regional/National certifying or governing bodies in which to operate legally within you units’ country
- 1 year experience in simular position
- Have a up to date/active bank account in your own name.
- Be able to converse fluently in English and spanish
- Where live in accommodation is not provided. Have a fixed place of residence and live within a reasonable travelling distance of the unit.

**Main responsibilities**

**Leading and Developing People**
- Manage the team including motivating and leading the team to always work to the highest possible standards.
- Working with the Management team on the development of personal development plans for key members of staff.
- Identify recruitment needs and take an active role in the recruitment of new staff members.

**Providing a Brilliant Experience for our customers**
- Ensure all staff members are aware of all current promotions and products through regular briefings.
- Deliver excellent customer service and customer management, always.
- Work alongside the management team to continually improve the product.

**Maintaining Controls and Standards**
- Manage the opening and closing of the unit ensuring all procedures are adhered to.
- Carry out instructions given by the management team and head office.
- Maintain accurate stock control, including ordering, delivery checks, line checks and wastage.
- Deal with deliveries and report any loss or damage to the manager.
- Be responsible for cash-management issues.
- Always adhere to all company policies and procedures and licensing laws.
- Monitor and manage maintenance issues.
- Manage office administration as instructed by the Unit General Manager.
- Ensure that all Daily standards Audit are completed a minimum of twice daily.
- Report any faults or damage immediately to the Unit General Manager.
- Be responsible for evacuation, in cases of emergency, acting as first point of contact for the team, guests and the emergency services.
- Report any security issues to the Unit General Manager immediately.
- Take responsibility for extra management tasks, as required, in the Unit General Manager’s absence.

**Achieving Targets and Growth**
- Assist in achieving all financial targets.
- Manage and maintain correct staffing levels.
- Input into the annual budgeting process.
- Attend profit and loss meetings and agree actions.
- Arrange for any issues to be briefed at weekly team meetings.
- Building a sustainable and Innovative business
- Be involved and contribute at team meetings.
- Maintain effective communication, always, among the team, management and head office.
- Propose and implement local marketing strategies to maximise room occupancy levels.
- Conduct regular SWOT analysis and identify areas for growth and opportunity

**Our industry-leading benefits include**:

- 50% off Food and Drink in all of our bars
- 50% off St Christopher’s Inns accommodation in Europe (and other partners across the world)
- Industry-recognised training
- Regular incentives and trips away
- Employee of the Month, Quarter and Year awards with cash rewards
- Free mental health support, counselling and care
- Award-winning company development schemes

**We love to work hard and play hard, and we’re always on the lookout for the next rising stars in hospitality. If you think you could be a good fit, please do get in touch