Job Description

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

The Engineer Pub and Restaurant

The Engineer Pub and Restaurant has been under the same independent ownership for over 20 years and forms part of locally owned, Fishermann Pub Group, well renowned in North Hertfordshire. Our pubs are all unique and the food offer is critical to our ongoing success as well as a diverse drinks range, live sports, large outdoor drinking and dining areas, regular entertainment and above all great customer service.

We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to step into the already successful kitchen. Working with the General Manager you will take on the management and development of the existing team, and be fully responsible for recruitment and training. You will ensure the successful delivery of a freshly cooked menu available 7 days a week including daily specials, events and Sunday roasts.

As an experienced Chef you will bring:

At least 3 years Head Chef or Kitchen Management experience

Positive energy and personality

Passion for food and drink (eating and serving it!), creative menu development and understanding of a multi menu environment

Calmness and a can do attitude in a busy work environment.

Leadership and teamwork to motivate and drive the existing team to deliver the food budget

Great communication with every team member

Extensive experience with people management, including recruitment, training, performance management, and career planning

Proven ability to act as a role model demonstrating a positive approach to team morale and development

Ability to plan and maintain rota schedules to ensure adequate and efficient staffing levels in line with the labour budget

Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail and exceptionally high service standards

Understanding of budgets, KPI's and P&L management

Current knowledge of compliance with Health and Food Safety procedures

Excellent command of English with the ability to communicate confidently

Proof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom

What we offer;

Full Time employment

Salary 35 - 40k, depending on experience

Option to live-in

Pension contributions

Tip share

28 days holiday, Christmas day off

Free employee assistance programme

Free parking on site

Flexible working environment

Staff discount scheme, 30% off dining and drinks across the group with family & friends

Training and development

Team incentives

Positive working environment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Harpenden AL5 1DJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Head Chef: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person