Head Chef

Brunning-; Alderminster CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 53,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Nest pension

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Referral bonus £1,000

Wagestream – flexible pay

Job summary

Brunning and Price are seeking an experienced Head Chef for The Bell in Alderminster. Join a historic, high-volume pub team delivering classic British dishes with modern, unpretentious flair.

You will lead the kitchen, shape seasonal menus with Executive Chefs, manage stock, GP and labour, and nurture a strong team in a fast-paced environment. Great benefits and growth opportunities included.

Qualifications

• Experience as head chef or senior kitchen manager in a busy premium fresh-food environment.
• Ability to drive food culture and menus with Executive Chefs.
• Strong stock, GP and labour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations in a fast-paced premium pub setting.
• Collaborate with the pub manager to develop seasonal menus.
• Inspire and nurture the kitchen team and ensure high food quality.

Skills

Head Chef Experience

Team Leadership

Menu Development

Stock Control

GP Management

Labour Control

Job description

Package up to £53,500 including TRONC and Bonus

Job Description

are you passionate with a commitment to providing a high-quality dining experience?The Bell in Alderminsterisseekingan experienced and talentedHead Chefto join our culinary team.

The Bell is a former eighteenth century coaching inn, situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Alderminster, close to the cultural town of Stratford-upon-Avon and the gateway to the Cotswolds. Our passion lies in finding quality fresh ingredients and preparing, cooking and presenting them in a modern but unpretentious way. Our menus have a spine of classic British dishes complemented by more exotic influences from other parts of the world.

And there'splenty more in it for you:

Your Bread and Butter

• Package up to £50,000 per yearincluding profit share paid monthly based on your pub’s performance
• You will also receive TRONC(that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across B&P and our group including wagamama.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Protection for your family with life assurance.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tapsaving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducingnew Managers or Chefsto the company.
• Wagestream - use flexiblepay to choose when to get paid.

Your Wellbeing – it’simportant to us!

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

We want you to grow with us!

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Advanced Leadership Skills course enhancing self-awareness and soft skills.
• Regular days out and events around fresh seasonal produce.
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with B&P.

About you...

Our kitchens are dynamic, fast paced, and high volume so you will have experience of being a head chef, chef manager, kitchen manager or senior sous chef in a busy, premium fresh food environment. You will be responsible for the food culture within your pub, working closely with the pub manager to drive the business forward, helping to formulate seasonal menus with our Executive Chefs. We are looking for a confident leader who will nurture their team and create an inclusive and supportive environment. You’ll also need excellent business acumen to manage a well-run kitchen, keeping on top of your stock, GPs and labour controls.

About Brunning and Price...

• A family of 79 pubs and still growing!
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably, and supporting our local communities.
• @brunningandpricecareers #bandplife