Kitchen Manager / Head Chef
Rafikis, a renowned cafe/ bar/ restaurant in the picturesque town of Ashburton, Devon is seeking a creative and experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. If you are passionate about seasonal food and dishes from around the world and are eager to lead a team in a vibrant setting Rafikis would love to hear from you
The restaurant is a focal point of local dining, and offers a vegetarian menu inspired by local produce and seasonal ingredients, with a commitment to excellence and innovation.
On Offer:
• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development and creative freedom.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Staff meals and discounts.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the kitchen team to produce high:quality dishes consistently.
• Plan and design menus in collaboration with the management team, focusing on local and seasonal produce for an international menu.
• Manage food purchasing and storage to maintain standards and control stocks.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.
• Train and develop kitchen staff to enhance skills and promote teamwork.
• Manage kitchen budgets and maintain financial and administrative records.
Requirements:
• Proven experience as a Lead Chef or Kitchen Manager, preferably in a dynamic service environment.
• Strong understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high:pressure environment while maintaining high standards.
• Culinary arts training or certification is desirable but not necessary.
Vision and Values:
Rafikis: Eating for This One World
All day brunch cafe that drops into a lively evening bar in Ashburton Devon.
Rafikis creates inclusive places for friendship and connection through food, creating meat free dishes from around the world.
Food that does good : Sourced with love, made with care.
• Sourcing carefully, locally and seasonally to produce local and international dishes
• Rooted in kindness : caring for our health and our planets
• Inspiring employees, families, and individuals to connect to seasons and land through food.
• Demonstrating that meat free dishes can be delicious, nutritious, abundant and satisfying
Receiving and Giving
• Connecting our town communities to global communities through recipes and charitable support and sharing experiences and skills
How :
Please attach your CV to the link provided and join them in shaping the future of dining in Devon and deliver unforgettable culinary experiences
The restaurant is a focal point of local dining, and offers a vegetarian menu inspired by local produce and seasonal ingredients, with a commitment to excellence and innovation.
On Offer:
• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development and creative freedom.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Staff meals and discounts.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the kitchen team to produce high:quality dishes consistently.
• Plan and design menus in collaboration with the management team, focusing on local and seasonal produce for an international menu.
• Manage food purchasing and storage to maintain standards and control stocks.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.
• Train and develop kitchen staff to enhance skills and promote teamwork.
• Manage kitchen budgets and maintain financial and administrative records.
Requirements:
• Proven experience as a Lead Chef or Kitchen Manager, preferably in a dynamic service environment.
• Strong understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high:pressure environment while maintaining high standards.
• Culinary arts training or certification is desirable but not necessary.
Vision and Values:
Rafikis: Eating for This One World
All day brunch cafe that drops into a lively evening bar in Ashburton Devon.
Rafikis creates inclusive places for friendship and connection through food, creating meat free dishes from around the world.
Food that does good : Sourced with love, made with care.
• Sourcing carefully, locally and seasonally to produce local and international dishes
• Rooted in kindness : caring for our health and our planets
• Inspiring employees, families, and individuals to connect to seasons and land through food.
• Demonstrating that meat free dishes can be delicious, nutritious, abundant and satisfying
Receiving and Giving
• Connecting our town communities to global communities through recipes and charitable support and sharing experiences and skills
How :
Please attach your CV to the link provided and join them in shaping the future of dining in Devon and deliver unforgettable culinary experiences
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