Head Chef

St Austell Brewery; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hope & Anchor is seeking an enthusiastic Head Chef to lead a talented kitchen team in a beautiful coastal setting. This role involves creating exceptional dishes with locally sourced produce and overseeing kitchen operations while providing a fantastic dining experience for guests.

Benefits

30% off food and drink in our pubs

50% off overnight stays in our pubs

A free two-night stay in our pubs every year

Cycle to work scheme on select roles

Learning and development opportunities

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policies

Paid time off to volunteer for charity

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to oversee kitchen operations and staff.
• Strong focus on quality and presentation of food.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality food offering to delight guests.
• Understand budgets and help achieve sales targets.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality food delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Passion for cooking

Product knowledge

Understanding of budgets

Job description

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The Hope & Anchor is a vibrant coastal pub with scenic rooms that offers quality food and drink in one of South Devon’s most cherished destinations. Located in the much-loved fishing village of Hope Cove, renowned for its golden beaches and breathtaking seascapes, our pub takes a front-row seat just a pebble’s throw from the water, perfectly placed for admiring the view and exploring all the area has to offer.

Are you an enthusiastic Head Chef with experience in a fast-paced environment? Join our talented kitchen team and become a key player in creating exceptional dishes using locally sourced produce, including fresh lobster landed right in Hope Cove Bay. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues to supply quality food that delights our guests.

Our Head Chefs

• Front the Kitchen and Back of House Team, taking pride in overseeing a quality food offering that delights our guests
• Are well-organised, adaptable, with a genuine passion for what they do
• Take pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality food offering
• Combine great product knowledge with a practical understanding of daily operations in a busy kitchen
• Understand budgets and sales targets, and play a vital part in helping to achieve them

What We Offer You

• Beautiful large bedroom accommodation with ensuite and separate kitchen
• 30% off food and drink in our pubs
• 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• A free two-night stay in our pubs every year
• Westfield Rewards, including discounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants, and destinations
• - Cycle to work scheme on select roles
• - Learning and development opportunities
• - Free food on shift
• - Family-friendly policies
• - Paid time off to volunteer for charity

Join us at The Hope & Anchor, where you’ll not only cook with the freshest ingredients but also work in a stunning location that makes every day at work feel like a holiday.

Apply today to become part of our team and take your culinary career to the next level!

Additional info:

St Austell Family Group is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.