Head Chef - Premium Pub - Ship Inn

Hall & Woodhouse Brewery & Managed; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious pub in Weymouth is seeking a Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent work-life balance, and numerous lifestyle benefits. Ideal candidates will have a passion for high-quality food and experience in a busy kitchen environment.

Benefits

Profit share scheme

60% off meals

Pension and health benefits

Career development opportunities

Job security

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end standard fayre.
• Previous experience in a managed pub or restaurant service is advantageous.
• Proficient in food safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-energy kitchen team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and presentation standards.
• Manage kitchen operations during busy service periods.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Food safety and hygiene

Kitchen administration

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

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

Sensational Ship - Weymouth Harbour

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of iconic pubs the Ship was the first owned by Hall & Woodhouse it has been a member of the family since 1856. There have been many changes over the years like the addition of our upstairs restaurant with stunning views of Weymouth Harbour and our beautiful sunny courtyard. Today the Ship is the perfect place to rest and relax year round, whether it’s watching the boats coming in and out of the harbour, if you’re lucky you might even see the daily catch being docked right outside our front door, or relaxing in front of a roaring log fire with a pint of Badger Beer. The Ship is glorious in the summer and cosy in the winter.

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 £41.5K 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.

kitchen manager, chef supervisor, sous, senior sous