Head Chef

JR United Kingdom; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning family-owned pub and restaurant group is seeking a passionate Head Chef to elevate the culinary experience in South Kent. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team, create extraordinary dishes with fresh ingredients, and enjoy the autonomy of a daily changing menu. Join a company known for its fair employment practices and commitment to developing its staff, where your culinary skills and leadership will shine. If you're enthusiastic about great British food and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days’ paid holiday

Company pension scheme

Monthly profit share

Share of tips/TRONC

Support for professional qualifications

Uniform / Chef whites

Possible accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience in a Head Chef role or strong Sous Chef looking for promotion.
• Team player with excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain high standards.
• Lead and develop a team of culinary professionals.

Skills

Exceptional culinary skills

Excellent leadership skills

Good level of computer literacy

Ability to work under pressure

Good training and coaching skills

Excellent attention to detail

High standard of personal presentation

Confident and professional approach

Job description

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our award-winning family-owned small pub & restaurant group in South Kent. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen operation, setting and maintaining a standard of excellence, and creating extraordinary dishes.

You will lead a team of dedicated and experienced professionals and report to the General Manager. You will also be responsible for motivating, developing, and training the more junior members of the brigade.

You will be cooking with fresh daily ingredients purchased from artisan suppliers, and you will have lots of autonomy with the menu. We change our menu daily, allowing you to make good use of market offers from the likes of the fishmonger, butcher, and vegetable supplier. It is a well-equipped kitchen to help with the daily changing menu.

Entry Requirements:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Head Chef who has already worked in a similar role within the industry, or you could be a strong Sous Chef looking for your first opportunity in this position.

You will be a team player with excellent communication skills and attention to detail in order to deliver outstanding quality food and service. You will be proud of your role and want to take the gastro pub to the next level. You will love pleasing people and enjoy building an enthusiastic brigade to work alongside you.

Other skills that will need to be demonstrated include:

• Exceptional culinary skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Good level of computer literacy
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good training and coaching skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A high standard of personal presentation
• Confident and professional approach

Benefits:

• 28 days’ paid holiday during each holiday year including Bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Very competitive salary (based on experience)
• Monthly profit share of the business
• Share of tips/TRONC
• Support in studying for professional qualifications
• Uniform / Chef whites
• Possible accommodation (if required)

General Information:

As a family-owned company, we are known for our reputation as a fair employer who looks after our team members. We have a number of individuals who have worked for the company for a long time. We are perceived by our peers within the industry as leaders in our field. We like to develop our team members and, wherever possible, promote individuals through the business, offering a diverse and rewarding working career. Our MD started as a young Chef at The Savoy in London and has a real passion for Great British food.

Conditions apply:

• In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
• Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

If you are looking to join an award-winning family company wanting to better yourself, then we want to hear from you!