Head Chef

Oli Aubrey-Thomas; Chobham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Staff discounts

Holiday entitlement 28 days

Pension scheme

Job summary

Young's is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, creating seasonal menus and driving the dining experience. You will inspire the team, manage costs, and ensure top quality dishes while maintaining high standards of service in a traditional country pub setting.

You will have autonomy to craft unique menus, collaborate with suppliers, and participate in training and development programs. The role is on-site with opportunities to influence menu direction and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Ability to inspire and lead a kitchen team to deliver high quality dishes.
• Costing and menu development for seasonal menus.
• Strong communication with front of house and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop fresh seasonal menus for multiple revenue streams.
• Manage kitchen staff rota, training and health & safety compliance.
• Drive sales and growth through engaging with kitchen and front of house teams.

Skills

Menu development

Team leadership

Communication

Health and safety

Creativity

Tools

Staff rota management

Job description

The Bear is an idyllic country pub steeped in history, that’s been providing the locals of Cobham with a place to retreat since the 1700’s. The pub is the heart and soul of the Cobham, Oxshott and Leatherhead community, with our passionate team who are focused on providing a ‘home away from home’ atmosphere whilst serving up your favourite treats and tipples.
From local guest ales to craft beers, our team are on hand to pour the perfect pint. Not to mention our extensive wine list and classic cocktails. Our seasonal, locally inspired menu is a culmination of hearty yet refined dishes with some exciting twists to keep you on your toes, perfect for a romantic Saturday night dinner, or family fun-filled Sunday lunch.

Being a Head Chef at Young's:

We believe every pub should be different. This means that you'll be writing your own recipes that match the food vision of your business using fresh seasonal ingredients. The food vision could be all about showcasing local produce, country pub classics, seafood, small plates and sharers, dry-aged meat - each pub is different and its up to you as head chef to put your own creative stamp on that vision. We work with fresh, seasonal produce, so the menu should constantly evolve to showcase these fantastic ingredients when they are at their best. Premium fresh food crafted by skilled chefs in Premium Pubs .

What we offer our
Head Chefs:

• Head Chefs get to have full autonomy to create
  your own menus and specials
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme and Development Programmes
• Access to regular culinary masterclasses covering topics such as Game, Butchery and Shellfish
• Access to inspirational food trips with our top quality suppliers
• Regular Chef Forums with other Head Chefs to inspire and develop
• Free meals
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Share save Scheme
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holiday per year

What we look for in a
Head Chef:

This role
requires someone that can inspire a team, to bring out the potential and lead
by example whilst being able to develop, cost and produce fresh seasonal menus
for the variety of revenue streams within the business.

• Have experience championing excellent service
  through quality food either as a Head Chef or in the position of Sous Chef
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing
  a team
• Be an active hands-on team player with
  excellent communication skills
• Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen
  staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
• Be able to demonstrate your creativity and
  ability to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational
  skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and
  labour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales
  and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house
  teams