Head Chef

Young & Co; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A traditional British pub in London is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations. The successful candidate will have autonomy in menu creation and will be responsible for inspiring and managing a talented team while ensuring quality service and safety standards. The role offers various perks including training opportunities and discounts.

Benefits

Apprenticeship Scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Free meals

20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef.
• Passion for team development.
• Hands-on team player.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead kitchen staff effectively.
• Develop and cost fresh seasonal menus.
• Manage kitchen health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Planning and Organisation

Job description

Head Chef

About us:

The Coach and Horses on Barnes high street is a traditional British pub, with a large beer garden perfect for hot summer days.

We have a team of friendly and hard working people, who will welcome you in like family, and train you in everything you need to be successful in your hospitality career.

Whether you are looking for part time, or seasonal work, we are always looking to grow our family and support people in their development.

The General Manager has 2 wonderfully playful Pembrook Corgis, who are always on hand to put a smile on your face after a busy day in the garden.

We look forward to welcoming you into our Coach and Horses family.

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 Young’s pubs and hotels
• Share save Scheme
• Enhanced 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