Head Chef – Lead Pub Kitchen in Dartmouth, £38-40k

Quality Inns LTD; Holywell; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 38-40k per year

Discounts across Quality Inns pubs

Pension

Health insurance after probation

Holiday buy-back

Career development

Key role at Dartmouth pub

Job summary

The Floating Bridge in Dartmouth is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the busy kitchen, crafting proper pub dishes with high-quality ingredients that fit the pub’s character.

You will manage the kitchen team, plan menus, control stock and costs, and ensure high standards of hygiene and service, with a clear path for career development within the Quality Inns of Gloucestershire group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as Head Chef or senior kitchen manager in a busy pub
• Strong knowledge of traditional British pub food
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene
• Experience managing and developing a kitchen team
• Stock control and understanding GP targets
• Passion for fresh, good-quality ingredients
• Ability to stay calm and organized in a busy kitchen
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Genuine passion for good food and hospitality

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team
• Plan and develop menus suited to the pub
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations
• Ensure food is prepared and presented to a high standard
• Manage stock, ordering and supplier relationships
• Monitor food costs and GP targets
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Training and supporting kitchen team members
• Collaborate with pub management and front-of-house for a great customer experience

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Menu planning

Stock control

Food safety & hygiene

Communication

Team development

Calm under pressure

Job description

The Floating Bridge in Dartmouth is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the busy kitchen, crafting proper pub dishes with high-quality ingredients that fit the pub’s character.

You will manage the kitchen team, plan menus, control stock and costs, and ensure high standards of hygiene and service, with a clear path for career development within the Quality Inns of Gloucestershire group.