Head Chef

Hamilton Mayday; Little Kingshill; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job description

Head Chef, Country Inn, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, up to £48k, live in accommodation available

This beautiful country inn surrounded by countryside offers freshly prepared food using quality seasonal ingredients, with menus changed seasonally. With charcoal grills and a wood-fired pizza oven, the emphasis is on Mediterranean-inspired food, including handmade authentic Italian pizzas.

As the Head Chef, you will be:

1. Responsible for the overall running and management of the kitchen
2. Leading and managing a team of 10
3. Ensuring a high standard of food is produced and presented
4. Create and execute a fresh food menu offer for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
5. Responsible for HACCP, H&S, Food Safety, allergens etc.
6. Working to budget and GP

Working hours are 5/7, 45 hours per week.

Benefits include:

1. An achievable bonus scheme
2. Live in option available
3. A share of gratuities
4. 60% discounted meals when you are working
5. 25% discount on food and 15% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
6. Training and career development opportunities

You, as our ideal candidate, would be:

1. A passionate and food-driven Head Chef with a stable work history (min 18 months in each place)
2. Experienced within a high-quality fresh food kitchen (high street restaurant, hotel, or gastro pub)
3. Able to cook freshly prepared food with an eye for detail and presentation
4. A strong manager with the ability to lead, motivate and develop your team
5. Financially aware and able to manage/work to budget
6. Genuinely passionate about food and customer service
7. Able to work well under pressure, remaining calm at all times

Due to location, applicants must have their own transport.

Interested? Then apply immediately or send your updated CV directly to (url removed).

All candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK at the time of application.

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