Head Chef

St Johns Tavern; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned British pub in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic Head Chef to lead their kitchen. The successful candidate will create innovative dishes utilizing fresh ingredients and seasonal offerings while managing kitchen operations. This role offers a competitive salary and various perks, including bonuses, training opportunities, and a fun working environment. Join this iconic venue known for its exceptional gastro pub food and vibrant atmosphere, and make your mark in an award-winning hospitality group.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus

Career progression opportunities

Team trips and regular incentives

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing a kitchen and controlling stock and GP.
• Experience working in a professional kitchen with Health and Safety regulations.
• Ability to work with seasonal menus and high volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in preparing quality dishes.
• Manage kitchen stock and ensure food safety standards.
• Develop new dishes with a creative flair.

Skills

Experience with fresh ingredients

Kitchen management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

We are on the hunt for some exceptional and creative talent.

Are you a Head Chef looking to take the next step in their career? We are looking for a Head Chef who has a great range of experience working at gastro pub food level. St Johns Tavern an iconic British pub serving seasonal food from a wood fired grill. We compliment our menu with a selection of outstanding cocktails, wines and craft beers. We're found in the lively area of Archway, North London.

Do you love working with only fresh ingredients and enjoy leading a kitchen to delivering great dishes enjoyed by all? Do you wish to add your distinctive creative flare to our pub classics and new innovative dishes?

You will be a part of the award winning Urban Pubs & Bars (Best Managed Pubs 1-50), a fast growing independent hospitality group with an incredible and diverse range of pubs, bars and restaurants all with their own quirky personality! So, if you’re a Head Chef that wants to work somewhere where you get to make your mark and develop your career, we’d love to hear from you.

You Are:

• An enthusiastic, dynamic and qualified Head Chef who is ready for a new challenge.
• Able to demonstrate your experience of working with fresh ingredients and seasonal menus.
• Able to demonstrate experience of working in a professional kitchen showing a clear understanding of Health and Safety.
• Able to show a proven track record of managing the kitchen and controlling stock and GP.
• Someone with a background of dealing with high volume.
• Able to show technical skill and attention to detail
• Able to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
• Confident in your communication skills and ability to lead and motivate their teams.

What's in it for me

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Be part of a brand new opening
• Training and development
• Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner
• Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
• Team trips, regular incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support you across those tough times
• Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme where you can earn up to £1000 per successful referral
• Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
• Cycle to work scheme

Interested in hearing more?

Get in touch so we can schedule a show around, rub some shoulders together, have a laugh and make some magic!