Head Chef - busy gastro pub

Ashdown Appointments; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a charming country pub. This role offers a generous salary package and the opportunity to work with fresh, local ingredients. You'll have the autonomy to design menus that change daily, allowing your creativity to shine. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, ensuring a high standard of food and service. With a supportive environment and benefits like paid holidays and professional development, this position is perfect for someone eager to make a mark in the culinary world.

Benefits

Generous salary plus tips

28 days paid holiday

Company pension

Support for professional qualifications

Chef whites provided

Accommodation available

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready for promotion.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and manage day-to-day operations.
• Create and update menus using seasonal local produce.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Creativity in Menu Design

Attention to Detail

Education

Professional Culinary Qualifications

Job description

Head Chef – fabulous country pub – package to £50,000 –

A lovely country pub with a lively bar, popular restaurant, and beautiful garden for the warmer months. Currently they are looking for a talented Head Chef to take over the day to day running of the kitchen, leading their brigade of dedicated and experienced professionals.

The Head Chef will have plenty of autonomy over the menus, cooking with fresh ingredients sourced from artisan suppliers in the local area. The menus change daily so you can make the most of the seasonal Kent produce. There is also a well-equipped kitchen, so plenty of opportunity to get creative with the menus.

Benefits include:

·A generous salary plus tips,

·28 days paid holiday,

·Company pension,

·Support with studying for professional qualifications,

·Chef whites provided

·Accommodation should it be required.

The ideal candidate will be 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 his or her first Head Chef position.

You will be a team player, have excellent communication skills and attention to detail to deliver outstanding quality food and service. You will be very proud of your role and want to take the pub to the next level. You will love pleasing people and enjoy building a committed brigade to work alongside you.

As Head Chef you will need great communication and leadership skills, a good level of computer literacy, the ability to work under pressure and be an excellent trainer, motivating and mentoring your team.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV.