Head Chef

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub in Northampton is seeking an experienced Head Chef to manage a vibrant kitchen team and create exceptional pub food experiences. With a commitment to training and career progression, this role offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment. Join us at The Brampton Halt, renowned for its quality food and events.

Benefits

Salary up to £45,000

Early access to wages through Wagestream

HC Bonus Scheme

28 days holiday

Discount scheme across McManus Pubs

Bike to work scheme

Internal training courses and apprenticeship options

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen team is essential.
• Passion for cooking pub food.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Recruit and develop a motivated kitchen team.
• Control food and labor costs effectively.

Skills

Team management

Food preparation

Cost control

Listening

Creativity

Job description

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Head Chef – The Brampton Halt, Chapel Brampton, Northampton, NN6 8BA

McManus Pubs is a family run business in Northants with 18 sites. We are looking for ambitious, driven people to join us across multiple roles, both front and back of house. What we’re looking for:

- Willing andeager to learn

-Committedto always being the best you can be at work

-Trustworthy, always willing to step up and show up

-Calmunder pressure, able to think of ways to make difficult situations work

-Warm & welcoming,you want everyone in the venue to have a great time

-A good listener,empathetic with teammates and guests. Always willing to listen to suggestions to improve

-You want to enjoy every shift –and understand your role in making that happen for everyone

The Brampton Halt is our largest site with c.400 covers outside and 150 inside. We have a huge patio overlooking a lake, the perfect place to enjoy a pint in the sunshine! We serve high quality pub food and have a large outside BBQ in Summer. We love putting on events such as Oktoberfest, fireworks, carols, Summer parties and beer festivals. We also have a marquee for up to 120 people where we hold all our private events such as weddings, birthdays and work parties.

We are seeking an experienced Head Chef/Kitchen Manager who has managed a fast paced kitchen and team. As Head Chef you can also use your creativity to create specials and themed food nights.

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• Experience of recruiting, managing and developing a strong motivated kitchen team
• Passion for cooking great pub food
• Ability to effectively control food and labour cost
• Good knowledge of food preparation, stock rotation and all health & safety procedures

This is a great opportunity to work for a company that shares your passion for food and where you can develop your skills towards progressing your career as a Head Chef. We can also support your training by nominating you for on the job training.

Mostly we’re interested in your personality and potential too – not just your previous experience.

What We Can Offer You:

• Salary up to £45,000 dependant on experience
• Early access to wages through Wagestream
• HC Bonus Scheme
• 28 days holiday
• Discount scheme which can be used across McManus Pubs
• Bike to work scheme
• A commitment to getting you trained up through internal training courses and apprenticeship options

Please apply now by uploading your CV

Thank you

The Recruitment Team

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