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Mad Swans

Farrington Gurney

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GBP 45,000 - 48,000

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Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Head Chef for their new location in the Mendips. This role offers the chance to shape the kitchen environment and lead a dynamic team, focusing on high-quality food and guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary excellence and experience in a leadership role.

Benefits

Tips & Service Charge

Free Parking

Free Employee Meal whilst on shift

Wage Stream – access your pay for hours worked before payday

Employee Discounts on Food, Sports, Activities

Reward & Recognition Initiatives

Employee Referral Scheme Bonus

Mad Swans Water Bottle

Mad Swans Hoodie

Plant your own tree at Mad Swans

Qualifications

Experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef.
Passion for food and high standards.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day kitchen operations with confidence and attention to detail.
Recruit, train, and mentor a skilled kitchen team.
Maintain hygiene and food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Organizational Skills

Food Quality Focus

Hygiene Standards

Education

Food Safety Level 3 qualification

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"Hospitality expert, padel tennis enthusiast"

You bring your expertise, enthusiasms, and curiosities; and we’ll provide you with a space to play.

Full Time – Permanent Contract
Onsite Role
Based at Mad Swans in the Mendips (Bristol)

Mad Swans is looking for a full-time Head Chef to join our budding team. You’ll be the first person to step into these shoes and shape this brand-new role based at our first site: Mad Swans in the Mendips.

Mad Swans in the Mendips is located in Farrington Gurney near to Bristol & Bath.

Full Address: Marsh Lane, Farrington Gurney, Bristol, BS39 6TS.

What we do

We are experts in our field, committed to creating boundary-pushing social spaces that spark meaningful connections through play in nature.

This summer, we’re opening our first countryside hangout for mavericks. The unruly. The friendship groups you wish you were in. The families you want to hang out with. For evenings that go on forever. And weekends that become folklore. Come for a good time. Come for a long time. Come for a breath of fresh air. Whoever you are. Come as you are.

Social play spanning Padel Tennis, Pickleball, Darts, Shuffleboard and Golf gives guests the chance to explore one game or sample them all, across a few hours, a day, or a long weekend. We’re all about great food, which is why we’ve teamed up with experts in their field to create two distinct dining experiences and endless ways to enjoy them. The Potting Shed proudly boasts a menu of refreshing takes on Brasserie classics while, in The Hangout, the focus is on shareable plates with no compromise on flavour. But wherever guests find themselves, from course to court, the meadow to the orchard, they’re never far from a plate of something delicious to satisfy any craving. And, for evenings that go on forever, an Eco Cabin for the night is only a starlit walk through the wilderness away.

What we can do for you

We understand that there’s more to life than work, which is why our roles are designed to allow exploration, from long-time passions to brand-new intrigues.

We believe that to be interested is to be interesting – that means industry-leading training within and outside of your specified job role. If you have a question, we want to provide you with the tools to answer it. As we make our start in the world, our team need to be able to wear a few different hats, which we treat as an opportunity, allowing you to take considered detours into topics of interest, in the pursuit of a broader, richer perspective.

And out of hours, our guests’ playground is yours too. Enjoy the wide variety of green spaces, and the games they host, at an exclusive rate. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in all things Mad Swans, from padel lessons to cocktail workshops, after all, we want you to be as excited by our product as we are.

What there is to it

As this is a brand-new role for a new opening, you won’t just be running the kitchen – you'll be shaping it. From building your dream team to setting the pace for daily service, you’ll be at the core of everything that happens at

Mad Swans in the Mendips.

The key duties and responsibilities of this role will include:

Lead the day-to-day kitchen operations with confidence, energy and attention to detail
Recruit, train, and mentor a skilled and motivated kitchen team
Foster a kitchen environment that’s positive, respectful, and high – performing
Maintain impeccable hygiene and food safety standards, and make sure every dish meets guest expectations
Keep your skills and knowledge fresh and up to date, bringing new ideas and best practices to the table
Complete weekly stock takes and manage orders, deliveries whilst ensuring all SOP’s, recipe specifications, and procedures are followed through the use of Procure Wizard
Represent Mad Swans and the wider company with pride and professionalism
Work hand-in-hand with the General Manager and liaise daily with the team about events, specials, and VIPs
Complete weekly schedules for the kitchen team and ensure they are completed two weeks in advance
Work closely with the Group Head Chef and maintain a good level of communication
Report any Health & Safety issues, potential hazards, accidents or near misses to the Senior Management Team during the weekly H&S meeting

This is a full-time permanent position and will work any five days out of seven. The salary range for this role is £45,000-£48,000/annum.

Location – this is an onsite role and will be located at Mad Swans in the Mendips, Marsh Lane, Farrington Gurney, Bristol, BS39 6TS.

Working Hours – shift times will vary throughout the week and the kitchen operational times will be from 6.00 am to 11.00 pm.

Working Days – this role will work any five days out of seven and will involve working on weekends on a regular basis. Working hours will vary in line with the operating calendar and needs of the business.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a Head Chef who is:

Experienced and has previous experience in a Head Chef or Sous Chef role
Genuine passion for food, creativity and high standards
Focused on the food quality, presentation and hygiene
Strong organisational skills and able to multi-task
Confident, outgoing and well-presented
Happy to be hands-on and assist with the day-to-day duties as part of a small team
Self-driven and highly motivated
Happy and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Proactive, positive and resilient by nature
Comfortable working in a very fast paced environment
Food Safety Level 3 qualification is desirable but not essential

Please note, you must be eligible to work in the UK as we are unable to sponsor any work permits or visas.

What is in it for you

Tips & Service Charge
Free Parking
Free Employee Meal whilst on shift
Wage Stream – access your pay for hours worked before pay day
Employee Discounts on Food, Sports, Activities, Cabins and in the Retail Shop
Reward & Recognition Initiatives
Employee Referral Scheme Bonus
Mad Swans Water Bottle
Mad Swans Hoodie
Plant your own tree at Mad Swans

How to Apply

If you believe you have what it takes to come on-board and would like to be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. Please simply apply by hitting the apply button.

Recruitment Agencies

We are not working with any recruitment agencies at this time. As such, we do not accept any speculative CV’s and/or candidate profiles and are, therefore, unable to consider these.

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