Head Chef - Live in Option - The Barn

Hall & Woodhouse Brewery & Managed; Woolacombe; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company is looking for a talented Head Chef to lead a high-energy kitchen at their newly revamped venue on Woolacombe beach. This role offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, alongside opportunities for career development and team leadership in a vibrant environment focused on sustainability.

Benefits

5 days working

Profit share scheme

Lifestyle benefits (pension, health, discounts)

Accommodation possible for independent transport

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-end kitchen as Head Chef or similar role.
• Proficient in food safety and hygiene standards.
• Strong leadership abilities in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food preparation.
• Manage kitchen operations including compliance and administration.
• Maintain food safety regulations and ensure excellent guest satisfaction.

Skills

High-end standard fayre

Kitchen administration

Food safety and hygiene regulations

Leadership

Pressure management

Organization

Motivation

Job description

Sunday Times Best Places to Work + Tips + Profit Share + 60% off meals + Benefits + 5 days working - Career pathway....

The Barn - Reborn

Acquired by Hall & Woodhouse in February 2022, the Red Barn sat on the glorious sands at Woolacombe. Quirky and uber cool, generations of holiday makers and surfing locals made the former Red Barn the place to see and be seen. Now part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of exceptional destination pubs, the landmark venue benefits from a magic sprinkle of warm H&W Hospitality; adding great food and drink delivered with 100% guest focus to an already fabulous recipe. Here comes the sun.........

The Barn - Reborn; Following a major investment and restyling this winter we are recruiting now in this amazing pub business.

We are looking to appoint a new Head Chef to lead the team in this amazing high energy kitchen.

Your rewards as Head Chef in our kitchen:

• A sensible work life balance with 5 days working, consistent hours and excellent conditions
• Up to £45K pa depending on level of experience in the role
• Pay boosted by a share of tips
• Profit share scheme
• A full package of lifestyle benefits covering pension, health, discounts and more
• The chance to lead a fabulous team in an awesome business with sustainability at it's core
• Great job security and career development, with a Sunday Times best places to work company
• Accommodation may be possible off site for a person with access to independent transport at a cost of £
• All the support you need to succeed

Apply if you are:

• A highly organized and skilled Head Chef with experience in high end standard fayre
• Someone that enjoys the buzz in the spotlight of a busy prestige kitchen
• A serious chef that cares - who is motivated and determined to achieve excellence with your team
• Dependable and resilient, able to keep calm and reasoned under pressure
• Competent in all aspects of kitchen administration
• Highly proficient in food safety and hygiene regulations including allergens
• Able to work to precise specifications for cooking and presentation, without deviation
• A kind and inspirational leader able to influence, motivate and build great teams
• Diligent about compliance
• Able to reliably manage the commute, days, evenings and weekends
• Seeking an employer that recognizes and rewards commitment and talent

Previous experience and knowledge of leading operations in a managed pub or restaurant service is a big advantage.

If you are a hands on chef and have the skills, drive and temperament to lead a team to produce consistent high quality, to specification, under time and volume pressure, apply today.

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