Head Chef

Grove, Balham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A neighborhood pub in London is seeking a Head Chef who will have full autonomy in creating seasonal menus and leading kitchen operations. The ideal candidate should have experience in culinary arts and be passionate about developing a team. Responsibilities include designing menus, managing staff, and ensuring high-quality food service. This role offers development opportunities and perks like meal discounts and a workplace pension. Attractive package with a salary of £49K OTE.

Benefits

Free meals

20% discount in all Youngs Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Access to culinary masterclasses

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a kitchen.
• Ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Proven creativity in designing menus and specials.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of kitchen operations and staff training.
• Create and evolve seasonal menus using fresh local ingredients.
• Ensure quality service through excellent food preparations.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Leadership Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Cost Control

Food Handling

Sanitation

Restaurant Experience

Cooking

Baking

Job description

Head Chef - Live in 49K OTE (42k plus tronc)

Were looking for a Head Chef for the Grove in Balham. We are a fantastic neighbourhood pub which has a great reputation for nostalgic British dishes that highlight fresh seasonal ingredients. Were all about comfort food sharers and our well-loved Sunday Roast. Were looking for a head chef who has experience working with fresh food to evolve our food in line with this vision look after all aspects of kitchen management and team training and deliver exceptional plates of food to our guests.

Ahidden gem tucked away from the hustle & bustle of Balham High Street thiscommunity-focused dog-friendly pub is one of Balhams best pubs. Our modern twist on the classic pub goes further than our menu - it includes a raised dining area adjacent tothe traditional bar along with light & airy spaces with sumptuous leathersofas. If pubs were a comforting hug this would be one!

Being a Head Chef at Youngs :

We believe every pub should be different. This means that youll 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 createyour 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 :

This rolerequires someone that can inspire a team to bring out the potential and leadby example whilst being able to develop cost and produce fresh seasonal menusfor the variety of revenue streams within the business.

• Have experience championing excellent servicethrough quality food either as a Head Chef or in the position of Sous Chef
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developinga team
• Be an active hands-on team player withexcellent communication skills
• Be responsible and able to manage the kitchenstaff rota training and all health and safety effectively at all times
• Be able to demonstrate your creativity andability to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisationalskills necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP andlabour
• Have a pro‑active approach to driving salesand delivering growth through engagement with both kitchen and front of houseteams

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