Head Chef

Young's Pubs; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub in Norwich is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and create exceptional menus. The role offers autonomy, culinary development opportunities, and a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food and leadership, ensuring high-quality service.

Benefits

Free meals

20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Access to Apprenticeship Scheme and Development Programmes

Regular culinary masterclasses

Inspirational food trips

Chef Forums for inspiration and development

Share Save Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef with a focus on quality food.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team, develop fresh seasonal menus.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff rota, training, and health and safety.
• Drive sales and growth through team engagement and creativity.

Skills

Menu Development

Food Safety

Food Preparation

Job description

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About us:

Do you love beer? Do you love people? We are St Andrews Brew House, located in the centre of Norwich. We focus on great beer, great food, and excellent service — we even brew our own beer on site! If you're interested in joining a fantastic team in a great pub, apply below!

What we offer our Head Chefs:

• Full autonomy to create your own menus and specials
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme and Development Programmes
• Regular culinary masterclasses on topics like Game, Butchery, and Shellfish
• Inspirational food trips with top-quality suppliers
• Chef Forums with other Head Chefs for inspiration and development
• Free meals
• 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels
• Share Save Scheme
• Enhanced 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, 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 the kitchen staff rota, training, and health and safety
• Creativity in designing and delivering new dishes
• Strong planning and organizational skills to control GP and labour
• Proactive in driving sales and growth through team engagement

Skills required:
Menu Development, Food Safety, Food Preparation

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitality