Chef

Metropolitan Pub Company; Pangbourne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

33% staff discount on all brands

15% discount for family members

Free employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns &

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Job summary

Metro Pubs in Pangbourne is looking for a skilled Chef who loves food and strives to deliver the perfect dish every service. You’ll work in a busy kitchen, maintain the highest standards, and become an invaluable member of the team.

You’ll enjoy a competitive salary with pension contributions and generous staff discounts across our brands, plus schemes like Wagestream and refer-a-friend bonuses. If you’re passionate, adaptable, and keen to develop across our pubs, join our community.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prepare, cook and present dishes to spec.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with the team to deliver meals on time.
• Stay updated on new products, menus and promotions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes meeting customer expectations.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety standards for the team.
• Work under pressure to deliver high-quality meals.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house during service.

Skills

Food preparation

Food presentation

Hygiene & safety

Team communication

Menu knowledge

Under pressure

Willingness to learn

Job description

As a Chef, your passion for all things food, and the desire to make the perfect dish every time, is what sets you apart. With a keen eye for maintaining the highest standards and thriving during a fast-paced service, you’ll soon become an invaluable member of the kitchen team.
Company Description
Join us at Metro Pubs, where our pubs are at the heart of city life, striving to provide a home away from home for both locals and visitors to the capital alike. All of our pubs are individual and unbranded, each embodying its own personality and character. We’re the place to laugh with friends, to spend quality time with family, and to enjoy all that is great about a community pub – the food, the drink, the service and the atmosphere.

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

Qualifications
As a Chef, you will…

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors.
• Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.

What You’ll Bring To The Kitchen

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and pull together as a team when needed.
• A passion for delivering tasty and well-presented meals to customers each and every time.
• Willingness to get stuck in, learn new skills and help out in different areas of the kitchen when needed.