Head Chef

TN United Kingdom; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team at a picturesque riverside location. This role offers the unique opportunity to create seasonal menus, inspire a team, and engage with top-quality suppliers. With a commitment to exceptional service and culinary excellence, you'll have the autonomy to innovate and drive growth. Enjoy perks like culinary masterclasses, a company pension scheme, and discounts at affiliated establishments. If you're ready to elevate your culinary career in a vibrant setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free meals

20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels

Share Save Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Bonus targets

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef with a focus on quality service.
• Ability to create and cost fresh seasonal menus.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a kitchen team while developing seasonal menus.
• Manage kitchen staff, training, and health and safety protocols.

Skills

Team Leadership

Menu Development

Communication Skills

Creativity

Planning and Organization

Education

Culinary Training

Job description

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Nestled on the banks of the Thames, the beautiful view of Kingston Bridge makes The Bishop a perfect destination for an exquisite dining experience or catching up with friends and family over drinks. Carl and the team focus on quality service and warm hospitality, offering premium seasonal produce and a classic British menu.

We have recently undergone a refurbishment, reopening with a new vision that emphasizes premium smoked and grilled elements, nostalgic British cuisine and beverages, and a commitment to exceptional service delivered by a friendly and familiar team.

What we offer our Head Chefs:

• Full autonomy to create your own menus and specials
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme and Development Programmes
• Regular culinary masterclasses on topics like Game, Butchery, and Shellfish
• Food trips with top-quality suppliers
• Chef Forums for inspiration and development
• Free meals
• 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels
• Share Save Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holiday per year
• Bonus targets

What we look for in a Head Chef:

This role requires someone who can inspire a team, bring out potential, and lead by example while developing, costing, and producing fresh seasonal menus for various revenue streams within the business.

• Experience championing excellent service through quality food, either as a Head Chef or Sous Chef
• A passion for leading and developing a team
• Hands-on team player with excellent communication skills
• Responsibility for managing kitchen staff rota, training, and health and safety protocols
• Creativity and ability to design and deliver new dishes for menus and specials
• Strong planning and organizational skills to maintain effective controls over GP and labor
• Proactive approach to driving sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and front-of-house teams