Head Chef

Weyside; Guildford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular pub in Guildford is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead a team and inspire creativity in a vibrant environment. You will have autonomy to create menus and access to various culinary development opportunities. The ideal candidate has extensive culinary experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to driving sales. Enjoy a competitive salary and great perks including discounts and holidays.

Benefits

Autonomy in menu creation

Access to Apprenticeship Scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Food trips with suppliers

Chef Forums

Free meals

20% discount in all Youngs pubs and hotels

Share save Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef championing quality food service.
• Passion for leading and developing a team.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff and health/safety effectively.
• Creativity in designing and delivering new dishes.
• Strong planning and organizational skills for cost control.
• Pro-active in driving sales and engaging with teams.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Food Industry

Cooking

Cost Control

Sanitation

Leadership Experience

Job description

Head Chef

About us :

The Weyside is one of the busiest and best pubs in Guildford with a brand new refurbishment with two bars and two kitchens pumping out quality food and drink every day on one of the most scenic river views in the country.

After a very successful few years of growth and increased reputation we will be looking to enhance our food offer and push ourselves even further as we continue to provide fresh creative and exciting food.

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 hotels
• Share save Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holiday per year

What we look for in a Head Chef :

This role requires someone that can inspire a team to bring out the potential and lead by example whilst being able to develop cost and produce fresh seasonal menus for the variety of revenue streams within the business.

• 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

Yearly Salary: 43000 - 45000