We are a thriving pub group based in South West London. We are looking for a talented & passionate head chef to join our kitchen team. We are a busy and successful gastropub serving high end classic pub food and roasts.

The role:

• £45,000 per year including tronc, if bonuses reached, potential for £60,000.
• Leads kitchen team of 6/8 chefs
• Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating
• Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients
• Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance
• Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours
• Hires and trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards
• Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimises waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
• Managers kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities
• Verifies that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed
• Creates seasonal menus every three months
• Coordinates with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing

The candidates should:

• have at least one year’s experience in a similar role in a busy pub kitchen
• have a passion for seasonal food and produce
• possess a positive attitude and good communication skills
• have exceptional knowledge of kitchen hygiene and food preparation
• flexibility with working hours – must be available evening and weekends

We will offer:

• A good wage including a share of service charge and great bonus scheme
• Good work/life balance
• Good shift patterns, flexible working hours
• Meals on shift
• Online and on-site training and development
• 50% discount on food and 25% discount on drinks in all our pubs
• Hard work recognition, opportunity to win vouchers for a meal out
• Company events and training days out
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company pension

If the above interests you and you meet our criteria, please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £60,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Experience:

• head chef: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexitime

Experience:

• Head chef: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• £45,000 per year including tronc, if bonuses reached, potential for £60,000.
• Leads kitchen team of 6/8 chefs
• Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating
• Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients
• Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance
• Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours
• Hires and trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards
• Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimises waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
• Managers kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities
• Verifies that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed
• Creates seasonal menus every three months
• Coordinates with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffin