Head Chef: Lead Fresh Pub Kitchen & Team

Peach Pubs; Brookmans Park; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc scheme

Food discount

Bonus scheme

Flexible hours

Career progression

Learning opportunities

Mental health support

Long service reward

Job summary

Peach Pubs is recruiting a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a characterful pub. You will own the kitchen, inspire the team, shape menus and ensure every dish looks and tastes exceptional as it leaves the pass.

We value compassion, honesty and passion for fresh, seasonal food, and we support development, strong GP management and a safe, inclusive kitchen. A rewarding role with autonomy and opportunities to grow within Peach Pubs.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Experience leading fresh-food pub/kitchen environments
• Commercial awareness and cost control

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen day to day and taking full ownership of food quality, standards and service
• Creating, developing and delivering fresh, seasonal menus and specials with real guest appeal
• Running smooth, well-organised services while keeping quality, pace and presentation high
• Recruiting, coaching, supporting and developing Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs and kitchen team members
• Managing prep, stock, ordering, suppliers, wastage and kitchen organisation with strong commercial awareness
• Protecting food margin, controlling costs and making smart decisions that support a successful pub kitchen
• Maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, stock rotation, allergen awareness and kitchen safety
• Working closely with the General Manager and front-of-house team to deliver a joined-up guest experience
• Living The Peach values and helping us Make Life Peachy for every guest

Job description

Peach Pubs is recruiting a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a characterful pub. You will own the kitchen, inspire the team, shape menus and ensure every dish looks and tastes exceptional as it leaves the pass.

We value compassion, honesty and passion for fresh, seasonal food, and we support development, strong GP management and a safe, inclusive kitchen. A rewarding role with autonomy and opportunities to grow within Peach Pubs.