Head Chef

Chestnut; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing group of pubs in East Anglia is searching for a skilled Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. In this role, you will utilize fresh, locally sourced food to craft creative menus and ensure exceptional culinary standards. Join Chestnut for a rewarding career with flexible hours and various incentives.

Benefits

Team and individual incentives, including staff days out

Tips on top of your pay

Flexible hours for work-life balance

Food and room discounts with friends

Access to high street discounts via Chestnut Hub

Industry-accredited qualifications

Employee reward and recognition prizes

Referral scheme earning up to £1500 per referral

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to create and design seasonal menus.
• Strong leadership skills to recruit and mentor kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal menus that reflect creativity.
• Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff.
• Ensure every dish meets high standards for taste and presentation.

Skills

Culinary creativity

Team leadership

Menu design

Inventory management

Health and safety regulations

Job description

The Red Lion is seeking an experienced, skilled Head Chef to lead the kitchen team. At Chestnut, we pride ourselves on using fresh, locally sourced food, culinary creativity, and delivering an exceptional culinary experience for our guests.

Job Requirements

1. Design and develop seasonal menus that reflect creativity and align with Chestnut’s vision.
2. Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
3. Ensure every dish meets high standards for taste, presentation, and consistency.
4. Oversee kitchen operations, including inventory management, cost control, and adherence to health and safety regulations.
5. Manage dry stock effectively.
6. Work closely with the General Manager to cultivate a positive and motivated work environment, ensuring all team members perform to their best abilities.

Why Join Us?

1. Incentives: Enjoy team and individual incentives that reward your hard work, including staff days out and trips abroad.
2. Salary: Up to £50,000 OTE.
3. Flexible Hours: Allowing work-life balance.
4. Tips: Earn tips on top of your pay, with progress tracked via Wagestream.

Perks of Working with Us

• Be part of a friendly, supportive team and collaborate with staff from other Chestnut properties.
• Additional tips on top of competitive hourly pay.
• Opportunities for growth and development within hospitality careers.
• A vibrant, community-focused work environment.
• Food and room discounts with friends.
• Access to the Chestnut Hub with hundreds of high street discounts.
• High-quality, fresh staff food.
• Industry-accredited and nationally recognized qualifications.
• Employee reward and recognition prizes.
• Referral scheme earning up to £1500 per referral.

Who Are Chestnut?

Located within the East Anglia region, we are a growing group of pubs with rooms and Bottle Shops. We are proud yet humble, always striving to do our best for our team members, offering flexible hours to suit personal commitments.