Head Chef

Owl and Pussycat; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular pub in Shoreditch is seeking a Head Chef to create innovative menus and lead the kitchen team. You will have the autonomy to craft dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients and inspire your team with exemplary service. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership, creativity in menu design, and the ability to maintain high standards of food quality and safety. Join us for a culinary journey in a vibrant setting.

Benefits

Access to culinary masterclasses

Share save scheme

Enhanced company pension scheme

20% discount at Young's Pubs

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a Sous Chef role.
• Ability to inspire and develop a kitchen team.
• Experience with costing and producing seasonal menus.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver new dishes and specials.
• Lead and mentor the kitchen staff.
• Maintain kitchen health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Menu creation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Creativity

Job description

Overview

Descripción Head Chef About us:An epic pub oozing with that old-school heart, considered by many as the soul of Shoreditch! Open Monday - Sunday, offering a food menu packed full of hearty pub favourites, a bangin’ selection of beers and a hidden gem of a beer garden, The Owl and Pussycat is a home away from home for locals and visitors alike. Cool is probably the best word to describe who we are looking for, so if you fancy joining the "Shoreditch's local hero" then give us a shout today!

Being a Head Chef at Young's

We believe every pub should be different. This means that you'll be writing your own recipes that match the food vision of your business using fresh seasonal ingredients. The food vision could be all about showcasing local produce, country pub classics, seafood, small plates and sharers, dry-aged meat - each pub is different and its up to you as head chef to put your own creative stamp on that vision. We work with fresh, seasonal production, so the menu should constantly evolve to showcase these fantastic ingredients when they are at their best. Premium fresh food crafted by skilled chefs in Premium Pubs.

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 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• 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.