Chef

Eltham GPO; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub group in England seeks a passionate chef to join its team. This role emphasizes creativity in menu design and seasonal cooking while mentoring junior staff. Applicants should uphold high health and safety standards and have excellent communication skills. The chef will also step in as Head Chef during their absence, contributing to menu development and daily specials. Join a dynamic team that values integrity, respect, and creativity in culinary arts.

Benefits

50% discount on food

50% discount on drinks

Birthday bar tab

Company training support

Qualifications

• Passionate about cooking seasonal ingredients and innovative menu development.
• Ability to manage a team and uphold health and safety standards.
• Experience in consistent food preparation and menu changes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage seasonal menus reflecting creativity.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Health & Safety Standards

Menu Development

Job description

What we offer you?

• Christmas Day off
• 50% discount off all food in any Portobello pub
• 50% discount on all drinks in any Portobello pub
• £50 birthday bar tab
• Company training within a well established team, then moving to our sister site to join the existing head chef and their team
• Full compliance and systems training is provided.
• Most importantly our values are about treating EVERY individual with Honesty, Integrity & Respect

What you offer us?

We want our Chefs to be our Head Chefs of the future.

Our Chefs should be the creative force behind our menus and specials. We want creative, passionate people to deliver consistent, fresh, seasonal food while being able to train and nurture the team.

We expect good health & safety standards.

Excellent management and communication with your team and front of house is essential.

We are looking for a chef that that wants to cook great ingredients perfectly every time, we want our main menu to change with the seasons, and specials that show imagination, flair, and personality.

As a Chef we expect you to step into the Head Chef’s clogs when they are off. Therefore, you will have a good understanding of how dishes are costed and have input to menu development, and daily specials.

You will be part of the management team and will have a seat around the table at weekly management meetings, as well as regular training & inspirational days with our Area Chefs.