Head Chef

St Austell Brewery Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK hospitality company in Plymouth is hiring a Head Chef to lead its kitchen team at The Waterfront pub. This role involves ensuring high-quality food delivery, managing kitchen operations, and contributing to budget targets. Ideal candidates will have experience in fast-paced environments, with strong organisational skills and a passion for culinary excellence. The position offers competitive perks, such as discounts on food and drink, learning opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

Westfield Rewards

Cycling to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working

Paid time off for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef in fast-paced environments is essential.
• Ability to oversee kitchen operations and quality food delivery.
• Understanding of budgets and sales targets is important.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and ensure high-quality food service.
• Maintain consistency in food offerings.
• Manage kitchen operations and contribute to budget goals.

Skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Culinary passion

Product knowledge

Job description

The Waterfront is a spectacular sea-facing pub on West Hoe. Overlooking Plymouth Sound, the contemporary bar and restaurant draws visitors throughout the year to its breathtaking views, exceptional food and drink, and vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.

Steeped in maritime history, The Waterfront is a Grade II listed building that’s recently been thoughtfully refurbished. You’ll be working in a popular destination that’s a go-to for locals and visitors alike.

Are you an enthusiastic Head Chef with experience of working in a fast-paced environment? Join our talented kitchen team and you’ll be working alongside passionate people, cooking with locally sourced produce to supply quality food that delights our guests.

What we will offer you in return:

• 30% off food and drink in our pubs.
• 50% off overnight stays in our pubs.
• Westfield Rewards, including discounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants, and destinations.
• Cycling to work scheme on select roles.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Career progression.
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Family-friendly policies.
• Flexible working.
• Paid time off to volunteer for charity.

Our Chefs …

• Front the Kitchen and Back of House Team, taking pride in overseeing a quality food offering that delights our guests.
• Are well organised, adaptable, with a genuine passion for what they do.
• Take pride in delivering a consistent, high quality food offering.
• Combine great product knowledge with a practical understanding of daily operations in a busy kitchen.
• Understand budgets and sales targets, and play a vital part in helping to achieve them.

We’d love you to join our team!

Apply now or contact [e-mail] for more information

Additional info:

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.