Head Chef

The Bull, Shepherd's Bush; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium pub in London is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations. You will create seasonal menus showcasing local ingredients and develop your team. This fast-paced environment offers opportunities for creativity and growth within the company. Ideal candidates should demonstrate experience in delivering quality food and managing a team, with excellent communication skills. Join us to make a creative impact while enjoying various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free meals

20% discount in all Youngs Pubs

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience in a Head Chef or Sous Chef role.
• Passion for leading and developing a kitchen team.
• Ability to manage health and safety effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create and evolve menus using fresh seasonal ingredients.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Manage kitchen staff and training effectively.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Cooking

Cost Control

Leadership Experience

Job description

Head Chef

About us

We are proudly situated at the entrance of Londons Westfield shopping Centre. You can find us on Aerial Way 5 minutes walk from Shepherds Bush tube station With two terraces two bars and a meeting room.

With an ever-changing seasonal British menu thirst‑quenching craft beers and moreish cocktails we celebrate everything that is great about hospitality in our wonderful premium pub. The only thing that is missing is you!

If you want to work in a fast-paced enjoyable premium customer service‑focused iconic environment then we would love to welcome you onboard. We pride ourselves on building and developing a team that strives for improvement on each and every shift and has various opportunities within not only our site but the company to grow and develop in your journey through hospitality with us.

Being a Head Chef at Youngs

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 Youngs 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

• 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

Key Skills

Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Kitchen Management Experience, Food Preparation Experience, Kitchen Experience, Food Industry, Cooking, Cost Control, Baking, Sanitation, Leadership Experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1