Overview
Poco is a family run award winning business, passionate about authentic Italian food, using natural and locally sourced ingredients from our own kitchen garden and from suppliers, within an 18-mile radius. We bring all these wonderful ingredients together to prepare daily our signature fresh pasta, breads, sources, chutney and deserts. It is a fun, creative place to work with our menu changing regularly giving our team the medium to express their flare.
This is complementary to our front of house, which prides itself on an attentive, warm and personalised experience, accompanied with a bespoke selection of wines, sourced from exclusive vineyards.
With 30 covers and a small seasonal menu, focused on quality and authenticity, we are looking for a Head Chef that embraces Poco’s values, brings passion, a team spirit and ethos to drive, consistency of delivery through effective management, initiative and creativity.
All staff receive a share of the service charge each month which is considerable. The job also comes with a full David Lloyd membership. An attractive part of the package is that we value your time with your loved ones, we close for the whole of Christmas and New year, giving you this time with your family. We close for the whole of January, opening again on the 1st working day of February. We never open on a bank holiday Monday.
This Role Includes
Roles & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Chef – The Head Chef will be responsible for leading the kitchen, organising rotas and directing the Kitchen Assistant, whilst working effectively and collaboratively with front of house.
Key areas of responsibility as follows:
Food Management
· Manaing all aspects of food production and presentation according to established standards
· Ensure that kitchen equipment, utensils, appliances and working areas, are kept and maintained to the highest standards
· Ensure effective food storage and stock rotation, to maintain high standards and adequate supply at all times
Health, Hygiene & Compliance
· Ensure that food wastage and over production are kept to a minimum
· That surplus food is regularly recorded
· Adhere to allergen guidelines
· Adhere to industry standards to prevent cross contamination
· Ensure daily monitoring / reporting of open and closing
Our kitchen opening times are: Wednesday- Sunday. Wed 6pm – 9pm, Thurs 6pm – 9pm
Friday 12pm – 3pm and 6pm – 9pm, Saturday 12pm – 3pm and 6pm – 9pm and Sunday 1pm – 5pm
Skills Required
Key Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years Head Chef within a restaurant environment
- Level 3 Professional Cookery or HND in Hospitality
- Level 2-3 Food Hygiene
- experience with authentic Italian cooking preferred
Pre-requisites
· Full UK driving licence
· Personal transport (parking permit provided)
Additional Information
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Discounted or free food
Free parking
Gym membership
Ability to commute/relocate to:
Alfriston BN26 5TY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Italian cuisine: 3 years (preferred)
Chef: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
