Head Chef

Queen Adelaide; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant pub in London as a Head Chef, leading a passionate team and creating seasonal dishes. You will have full autonomy over the menu, participate in development programs, and enjoy various perks such as culinary masterclasses and discounts at affiliated establishments.

Benefits

Full autonomy to create menus

Access to Apprenticeship Schemes

Culinary masterclasses

Food trips with suppliers

Free meals

20% discount across all Young’s pubs

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef.
• Passion for developing a team.
• Proactive in engaging with kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a team, develop seasonal menus.
• Manage kitchen staff rota and health procedures.
• Drive sales growth through collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Planning

Teamwork

Job description

Head Chef

About us:

Between Wandsworth and Putney, just a short walk from Wandsworth Park, our pub is the go-to spot for families and young working professionals. From our famous Sunday roasts to our tasty lunch and dinner options, we serve heartwarming British pub grub that evokes nostalgia. Our GM Marcus, with a strong foodie background, has always pushed culinary boundaries in his venues. After establishing a successful food reputation at The East Hill, he is seeking a top chef to help replicate this success at The Queen Adelaide.

What we offer our Head Chefs:

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

What we look for in a Head Chef:

This role requires someone who can inspire and lead a team by example, develop, cost, and produce 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
• Passion for leading and developing a team
• Hands-on team player with excellent communication skills
• Responsible for managing kitchen staff rota, training, and health and safety procedures
• Creativity and ability to design new dishes and specials
• Strong planning and organizational skills to maintain control over GP and labour
• Proactive in driving sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and front-of-house teams