Autonomy-Driven Head Chef: Seasonal Menus & Growth

Crown, Minchinhampton; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community pub in Minchinhampton is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. The role offers full autonomy in designing seasonal menus and requires hands-on leadership skills. Ideal candidates will have a passion for cooking and exceptional communication abilities, with a competitive salary between £38,000 and £40,000. Opportunities for development and training are available.

Benefits

Free meals

20% discount in all pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience in a Head Chef or Sous Chef position.
• Passionate about leading and developing a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff and ensure health and safety.
• Creativity in designing and delivering new dishes.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Pro-active in driving sales and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Write recipes that align with the food vision.
• Create fresh seasonal menus.
• Manage kitchen staff rota and training effectively.
• Maintain effective controls regarding costs and labor.
• Drive sales through kitchen and front of house engagement.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Food Industry

Cooking

Cost Control

Baking

Sanitation

Leadership Experience

Job description

A local community pub in Minchinhampton is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. The role offers full autonomy in designing seasonal menus and requires hands-on leadership skills. Ideal candidates will have a passion for cooking and exceptional communication abilities, with a competitive salary between £38,000 and £40,000. Opportunities for development and training are available.