Head Chef

Brunning & Price; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

30% discount for you and family across

Nest pension

Life assurance

Perks on Tap discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

£1,000 referral bonus

Wagestream

Job summary

Brunning and Price in Alderminster near Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, shape seasonal menus and drive food quality and performance in a fast-paced, premium fresh food environment.

You will manage the kitchen team, collaborate with the pub manager and Executive Chefs to deliver exceptional dishes, maintain GP targets, stock controls, and labour efficiency while upholding Brunning and Price standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as head chef, chef manager, kitchen manager or senior sous chef in a busy, premium fresh food environment.
• Responsible for the food culture within the pub and for driving the business forward with the pub manager.
• Formulate seasonal menus with Executive Chefs.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Develop menus and work with Executive Chefs.
• Manage stock, GP and labour controls.
• Collaborate with pub manager to drive business forward and nurture the team.

Skills

Head chef

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Stock control

Labour cost control

Business acumen

Job description

Are you passionate with a commitment to providing a high-quality dining experience? The Bell in Alderminster is seeking an experienced and talented Head Chef to join our culinary team. As the Head Chef, you will play a pivotal role in menu development, kitchen management, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation. We are seeking an individual who shares our love for food, embraces creativity, and has exceptional culinary skills.

The Bell is a former eighteenth century coaching inn, situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Alderminster, close to the cultural town of Stratford-upon-Avon and the gateway to the Cotswolds. Our passion lies in finding quality fresh ingredients and preparing, cooking and presenting them in a modern but unpretentious way. Our menus have a spine of classic British dishes complemented by more exotic influences from other parts of the world.

And there's plenty more in it for you:

Your Bread and Butter

• Package up to £50,000 per year including profit share paid monthly based on your pub’s performance
• You will also receive TRONC (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across B&P and our group including wagamama.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Protection for your family with life assurance.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tap saving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company.
• Wagestream - use flexible pay to choose when to get paid.

Your Wellbeing – it’s important to us!

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

We want you to grow with us!

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Advanced Leadership Skills course enhancing self-awareness and soft skills.
• Regular days out and events around fresh seasonal produce.
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with B&P.

About you...

Our kitchens are dynamic, fast paced, and high volume so you will have experience of being a head chef, chef manager, kitchen manager or senior sous chef in a busy, premium fresh food environment. You will be responsible for the food culture within your pub, working closely with the pub manager to drive the business forward, helping to formulate seasonal menus with our Executive Chefs. We are looking for a confident leader who will nurture their team and create an inclusive and supportive environment. You’ll also need excellent business acumen to manage a well-run kitchen, keeping on top of your stock, GPs and labour controls.

About Brunning and Price...

• A family of 79 pubs and still growing!
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably, and supporting our local communities.
• @brunningandpricecareers #bandplife

Are you ready to be part of a family where you can genuinely contribute to the food culture? Then make your next career move a Head Chef position with Brunning and Price.