Meet the Chef – Jordan Senior from Victors, Hale #Meet the Chef

Lisa Edwards
14th December 2016

Continuing with our series to find out more about the people who make our food. What makes them tick.

Here are Jordan Senior, Head Chef at Victors in Hale, answers:-

How long have you been a chef?

9 Years

Who was your finest mentor?

Each Head Chef I worked under when I was younger taught me something new whether it was good or bad.  I learnt a lot from them.

What is the most valuable lesson you have learnt in the kitchen?

Not to panic. It gets you nowhere to flap and kitchen productivity tends to drop the more you go at them.

Which chef do you admire most and why?

I think Tom Kerridge is great. His persona seems like he’s a genuinely nice guy and he’s taken a pub and turned it into something truly special

How would you describe your style of cooking and current menu

It’s fairly simple in terms of flavour profiles but they’re executed well. A lot of time and effort goes into each element. I’m embracing the Japanese flavours a lot more then I used to aswell.

What do you hate most about the Restaurant business?

I think good chef de parties tend to be underpaid for the actual skill level and effort they show but it’s not a restaurants fault, bottom line margins are so slim already.  People need to accept that we need to pay more for what we eat. No-shows are a massive gripe aswell.

What meal do you like cooking most for yourself?

I prefer to cook for other people. I’ll eat whatever, I’m really not fussy!

What is your favourite drink?

Front of House would tell you it’s coffee because I drink a lot! At home I like a nice red wine or a Jack Daniels.

What car do you drive?

Mercedes C-Class

What do you do for fun?

I like to go on random days out. I love theme parks. And a spot of golf is also appreciated.

Married or Single – if married to whom and how long – children?

I’ve got a better half I live with. No children yet.

Which team do you support?

Newcastle United! Shearer!

Taste Cheshire are paying – where would you like to go for a meal?

Let’s go down and visit Tom Kerridge at the Hand and Flowers.

What foods are cool at the moment?

Japanese flavours are big at the moment. There’s some retro throwbacks popping up aswell.

Who is making it happen in the industry at the moment?

I’d like to think we’re on the verge of starting something special.

Three Favourite Films?

• Pulp Fiction
• The Shining
• 28 Days Later

Twitter or Facebook?

Facebook

How long do you see yourself being a chef?

I’d like to work in the industry for as long as I can really.

What’s the secret to a restaurant dish

The only thing I’d say is it’s got to be consistently replicated to the same standard.

What annoys you most when you go out for a meal?

Restaurant workers that clearly don’t care. I want a smile at the very least.