Head Chef

Eltham GPO; Lewes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub operator is seeking a Head Chef to lead a creative kitchen team in Lewes. You will be responsible for producing seasonal menus, inspiring your brigade, and ensuring high standards of food safety. Join us to make your mark with fresh, delicious dishes that showcase your culinary flair.

Benefits

50% discount off all food and drinks in any Portobello pub

£50 birthday bar tab

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role.
• Ability to inspire and teach team members.
• Focus on delivering consistent, fresh, seasonal food.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team from the front.
• Produce seasonal menus and imaginative specials.
• Ensure health & safety standards and quality of food.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Food Safety Standards

Job description

What we offer you?

• 50% discount off all food in any Portobello pub
• 50% discount on all drinks in any Portobello pub
• 50% discount on beer through the brewery store
• £50 birthday bar tab
• Most importantly our values are about treating EVERY individual with Honesty, Integrity & Respect

What you offer us?

Our Head Chefs will work with their General Manager and operations team to produce a menu that fits your pub!

We just ask for a few things; that you will lead and inspire your team from the front. You will be a natural leader and coach your brigade, we believe if you teach someone something new every day, they will come back day after day. We want creative, passionate people to deliver consistent, fresh, seasonal food. We expect good health & safety standards, and a well-trained team.

We are not interested in foams, gels & smears! We need proper chefs that cook great ingredients perfectly every time, we want our main menu to change with the seasons, and specials that show imagination, flair and personality.

You will have full responsibility for your Food GP and will be rewarded for delivering results.

You will work closely with your management team, including your GM, so that you can partner the finest food with the drinks offer and atmosphere that you will be the beating heart of every shift.