Head Chef

Oakman Inns & Restaurants Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Head Chef for The Beech House in Solihull. As Head Chef, you will lead a talented kitchen team, ensure the highest culinary standards, and drive a passion for delivering exceptional food experiences. The role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a range of employee benefits designed to promote professional growth and job satisfaction.

Benefits

Free meal whilst on shift

Private Healthcare

Flexible shift patterns

Up to 50% off meals for you and guests

33% off hotel accommodation

Access to training programs

Wage streaming service

Service Awards

Birthday Gift

Invitations to company events like Oakfest

Qualifications

• Passionate about food with impeccable standards.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Able to multitask and organise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team, ensuring high food quality and safety standards.
• Develop and coach team members to improve performance.
• Manage kitchen operations, inventory, and menu planning.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Communication

Team Spirit

Job description

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Base pay range

We are looking for a Head Chef to join us at The Beech House in Solihull.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £39,000* per annum plus a share of cash and card tips and up to £7.8k bonus potential incentive per year
• Free meal whilst on shift
• Private Healthcare
• Flexible shift patterns available and enhanced holiday
• Up to 50% off meals taken off duty for you and up to 6 guests
• 33% off our hotel accommodation
• Access to a Award-winning training program and personalised development plan
• Wage streaming service allowing access to your pay when it suits you
• Salary Extras Portal - Access to Cycle2Work scheme and fantastic discounts for everyday shopping at brands such as Asda, Aldi, B&Q, H&M, Clarks & Tesco
• Service Awards
• A Birthday Gift
• An invitation to Oakfest our annual company festival!
• Refer a friend and Chef recruitment incentives of up to £1000
  
  

About The Beech House:

Sitting right in the town centre of Solihull, The Beech House is a modern and welcoming pub. It has a large open plan bar and restaurant, and a modern theatre-style kitchen with a Josper grill and wood-fired pizza oven.

The Beech House Solihull serves a seasonal, Mediterranean-inspired menu enhanced by specials carefully crafted by a team of chefs based on sustainable, quality ingredients. Traceable from farm to fork, our meat and poultry come from British farms, our eggs are free range, and our fish is responsibly sourced from suppliers approved by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).

About The Oakman Group:

Recognised as a leading employer, we are extremely proud to be within the Sunday Times Best Places to Work for.

We know that the key to success is the people within the business, and that the first step is recruiting the best people who are passionate about delivering the best service and using the best ingredients in the best setting.

The next step is to give back and invest in our employees:

• Our award-winning online training academy offers education on demand, providing you with the knowledge and experience to be the best you can be, anytime, anywhere.
• Our suppliers work closely with us to supply hands-on experience and craft visits. So, our teams can appreciate the quality products we serve.
• We also offer all employees across the business access to apprenticeship opportunities and development programmes, allowing individuals to grow and further their careers.
  
  

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we know that you are the reason behind our site and company successes, and we want to recognise this with competitive pay packages and benefits. In return, all we ask is that you give your best and uphold the Oakman Group core values.

About You:

• You are passionate about food, have impeccable standards and a great team spirit.
• You can lead the team as well as develop and coach them to be the best they can be
• You have strong leadership and management skills
• You are organised and able to multitask
• You have excellent attention to detail
• You have great communication skills
  
  

If this sounds like you, then apply today!

• All salaries and hourly rates are in line with National Minimum Wage.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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