Job Description

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 person