Head Chef

Farmhouse Inns - Bra_102; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discounts 33%

Employee assistance program

Maternity/paternity policies

Wagestream wage access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Farmhouse Inns is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, inspiring the team to perform at their best while upholding the highest standards of quality and service.

You will drive a culture of collaboration, manage peak-period operations, and ensure every dish is served safely, promptly, and to guests' satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and developing a high performing team.
• Ability to work under pressure and bring out the best in your team.
• Strong focus on delivering tasty, well-presented meals to customers.
• Proficient spoken and written English for safety and allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations to ensure smooth busy service.
• Encourage and support the team to work well together.
• Ensure every dish meets high standards.
• Communicate clearly with the team to deliver meals on time.
• Lead and maximise the team's potential.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations in the kitchen.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Stress management

Food presentation

Allergen controls

Job description

Job Description

As a Head Chef, you’ll make sure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service. You’ll know how to get the best out of your team by encouraging and supporting them to work well together, ensuring every dish served is of the highest standards.

Qualifications

As a Head Chef, you will…

• Take the reins in the kitchen, whether you are making decisions or coming up with fresh ways to help the team run better together.
• Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.
• Recognise and lead the team as a whole, understanding how to maximise their potential.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help to guarantee the care of your entire team and visitors.

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

• Experience managing a busy kitchen, training and developing a high performing team who constantly exceed targets.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and getting the best out of your team around you.
• A keen eye for delivering tasty and well-presented meals to customers each and every time.
• Skill and willingness to take on and adapt to challenges whilst working in a busy kitchen.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

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