Autonomous Head Chef - Create Seasonal Menus & Lead Team

Village Inn; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A traditional British pub in Greater London seeks a Head Chef to lead its culinary team. You will have full autonomy to create seasonal menus using fresh ingredients, inspire your team, and ensure exceptional food quality. Ideal candidates will demonstrate leadership skills, creativity in menu design, and the ability to manage staff effectively. The role offers competitive benefits such as professional development programs and discounts across multiple locations.

Benefits

Access to culinary masterclasses

20% discount in all Young’s Pubs

28 Days Holiday per year

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Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef championing excellent service through quality food.
• Passion for leading and developing a team.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff and health/safety standards effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver fresh seasonal menus.
• Manage kitchen staff rota and training.
• Demonstrate creativity in designing new dishes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team leadership

Menu creation

Planning and organization

Job description

A traditional British pub in Greater London seeks a Head Chef to lead its culinary team. You will have full autonomy to create seasonal menus using fresh ingredients, inspire your team, and ensure exceptional food quality. Ideal candidates will demonstrate leadership skills, creativity in menu design, and the ability to manage staff effectively. The role offers competitive benefits such as professional development programs and discounts across multiple locations.