Head Chef - Premium Pub - Monmouth Ash

Hall & Woodhouse Brewery & Managed; Verwood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community pub in Verwood seeks a Head Chef to manage a vibrant kitchen. This role offers a balanced work life, excellent benefits, including salary up to £40K annually plus tips. Ideal candidates will be experienced in high-end kitchen operations, with a focus on both quality and leadership.

Benefits

Profit share scheme

60% off meals

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Head Chef with experience in high-end kitchen.
• Competent in food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Able to manage kitchen operations under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in high-pressure environments.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Maintain high quality and presentation standards.

Skills

Organization

Leadership

Food Safety

Kitchen Administration

Motivation

Resilience

Job description

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

Friendly, Lively Monmouth Ash

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of exceptional community pubs, located in the town of Verwood between the New Forest and Cranborne Chase, the Monmouth Ash is a perfect example of a friendly, quality English village pub. Steeped in history it still has a lot of its original features like the traditional oak beans, open fires and flagstone floors. The pub’s name, unique in Britain, commemorates the 1685 capture of the Duke of Monmouth (Charles II’s bastard son) in Verwood, after his rebellion was defeated.

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 £40K pa plus 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
• 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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