Job Description

ABOUT US:

Welcome to Forage and Season Group, where the heart of our philosophy is embedded in the Wild, Seasonal and Artisan ethos that shapes every aspect of our offerings. From the seasonal dishes served in our restaurant, to the innovative cooking and foraging courses at our Cook School, our passion for excellence is unwavering.

We have just opened a new venue located between 2 large American USAF bases serving US/UK classic and focussing on smoke BBQ.

The site will be supported by our brand new state of the art production facility and dark kitchen, where over the next 12-24 months we are on an exciting journey to give more support to our business internally, whilst at the same time move into new areas including product design and development, artisan bakery, street food pop-ups, video production and much more.

We are now looking for hardworking individuals, with serious talent and drive to join us and help us continue our journey.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Passionate about food - especially high quality seasonal produce? Maybe fed up with endless shifts and poor working conditions? Looking to move up the ladder or reignite your flame?

If you are hard working & always looking to surpass expectations.... Then come and have a chat with us.

Main responsibilities include but not limited to:

Working closely with our group Exec chef, but responsible for developing, preparing and delivering bbq smoke food. Focusing seriously high quality & seasonality, as we as preserving techniques to ensure we can make use of nature's bounty all year round. Manage inventory, ordering and cost control. Help develop as well as get involved in additional projects often involving filming (Our sister company is a media firm, so lots of video and social media opportunities to expand reach.) Help develop our food and drink travel trips and pop-ups - throughout the UK & the potentially overseas. Ensure the kitchens and other food preparation/storage areas maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards and ensure compliance in these and other areas.

Reporting to: MD / Group Exec

REQUIREMENTS:

Serious food knowledge & skill with proven experience in high-end kitchen environment (experience or passion for BBQ smoke foods). Food lover, seasonal produce fan + buckets of passion. Strong communications skills are essential, not only within the kitchen team but also engaging with customers, offering insights into the menu's dishes and the stories behind them to diners.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Tell us about the places you have worked (including job role) that you think give you skills and experiences suitable for the job and food style. Describe a dish (or a few) that you think would work well on the menu. Include any personal touches / unique elements / provenance.
Experience:

Chef: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CHQ-HEADCHEF25