Head Chef

The Gregorian; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local public house is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead a motivated team and ensure exceptional food quality. The ideal candidate will have experience running a busy kitchen, with a focus on financial performance and compliance with health regulations. Benefits include 50% off food at all locations and 28 days holiday pro rata. Join us for a rewarding culinary career where fun and a family-focused ethos are at the heart of our operation.

Benefits

50% off food at all Antic sites

28 days holiday pro rata

Unique challenge in the role

Fun and laughter

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a profitable kitchen.
• Thorough understanding of kitchen costs and GP targets.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to ensure high food quality.
• Meet financial objectives through stock management.
• Maintain compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Head chef experience running a busy kitchen

Attention to detail

Team motivation

Health and Safety knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 3 Health and Safety Qualification

Job description

If you are a bright, motivated, and effective Head Chef and team leader who would relish the opportunity to run a kitchen in an engaging public house, then do get in touch.

You shall need:

• A zest for life and food
• Head chef experience running a busy & profitable kitchen on a centralised menu
• Attention to detail and only sending out the very best food out to our customers
• Detailed understanding of how to manage kitchen costs and achieve GP targets
• The ability to motivate a team by leading from the front
• See being a chef as a career, not just a job
• Some humour

Your job role will include:

• Leading a motivated and enthusiastic team and ensuring food is delivered to a high standard
• Meeting financial objectives by managing stock, controlling waste, and implementing strategies to increase sales
• Maintain operations in line with company policies and standard operational procedures
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy facility environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures and complying with health and legal regulations
• Controls day-to-day operations by scheduling, ordering, and developing the kitchen team members.
• Recognizing the importance of atmosphere and customer experience in community pubs
• Exceptional communication skills and a keen eye for detail
• Level 3 Health and Safety Qualification with a thorough understanding on food safety, COSHH, and H&S
• Keeping the kitchen cleanliness to a high standard and keeping kitchen compliance up to date

Benefits of the role include:

• A challenge as unique as our endeavour
• Fun and laughter
• A family focused ethos
• 50% off food at all Antic sites
• 28 days holiday pro rata

Compensation: Competitive salary