Head Chef

Nourish Recruitment Ltd; Hydestile; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Head Chef for a top gastro pub in Surrey. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, working with an Executive Chef, and leading a team of 5. Ideal candidates will possess relevant culinary qualifications and experience in pub casual dining. The role demands excellent leadership skills and a passion for food and hospitality. Benefits include a 4-day work week and free parking. Competitive salary package depending on experience.

Benefits

Free parking

4-day work week

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of volume, quality restaurant kitchen operations.
• Experience working in a pub casual dining environment.
• Ability to run the kitchen independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the seamless running of the kitchen.
• Work alongside the Executive Chef on kitchen growth.
• Supervise and lead a creative team of 5.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creative cooking

Menu development

Food safety awareness

Education

Relevant culinary qualifications

Job description

Overview

Our client are a proud champion of farm-to-fork cooking and local produce. Ranked within the top 50 gastro pubs and with a number of accolades for its uniqueness in providing exceptional food and hospitality whilst being a hidden gem within Surrey's countryside. The pub undertook a complete refurbishment during March 2024. The daily changing menu is based on what comes off the farm and inspired by great British classics. The bar serving award-winning local ales, and with a carefully curated wine list.

The Role

The main responsibility of the Head Chef is to oversee and direct the seamless running of the kitchen, working alongside the Executive Chef and contribute to the ideas and growth of the kitchen.

The Head Chef will have a strong creative team of 5 to supervise and direct the kitchen operation. You will require an exceptional level of cookery and the strength to show true leadership and ambition for continued growth within your position.

Requirements

As Head Chef you will have Qualifications relevant to the position. The successful candidate should additionally have the following :

• In-depth understanding of volume, quality restaurant kitchen operations
• Extensive knowledge of food and menu development; ability to continually advance the food offering.
• Ideally expereience working for a further independent business, working for passionate driven owners and an ability to run the kitchen as your own
• Passionate about food, drink and the hospitality industry
• Previous 'specifically' pub casual dining experience
• Awareness of and adherence to Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Salary and Benefits

• 4 day Week / 48 hr contract
• Free Parking

Please note that by applying for this position, you are giving your consent for Nourish Recruitment to process your personal data in line with our GDPR policy and consent declaration, which can be viewed on our website. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by informing the Company that you wish to do so. Please note that if you have not heard back within 7 working days, your application for this role has not been successful, but we may still contact you in relation to alternative positions

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