Head Chef - Up to 45K plus service
We're looking for a Head Chef for the Defectors Weld in Shepherds Bush - our food vision is smokehouse inspired using fresh seasonal British ingredients - think burgers, brisket, small plates - alongside some fantastic pub classics. Recently refurbished (and that includes the kitchen) our energetic pub is the go to place for pre-concert drinks and post-show vibes, soundtracked by a fantastic atmosphere, great drinks and of course a discerning selection of music.
You'll be in charge of writing recipes and creating mouth-watering dishes that fit in with our vision, leading and developing the kitchen team and looking after all aspects of food safety, stock control and cost management. You'll be used to working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and be adept at delivering bold, flavourful dishes that can bring a fresh dimension to our menu. You'll be passionate about putting your stamp on the menu and developing the business alongside our General Manager, Jack.
Being a Head Chef at Young's:
We believe every pub should be different. This means that you'll be writing your own recipes that match the food vision of your business using fresh seasonal ingredients. The food vision could be all about showcasing local produce, country pub classics, seafood, small plates and sharers, dry-aged meat - each pub is different and its up to you as head chef to put your own creative stamp on that vision. We work with fresh, seasonal produce, so the menu should constantly evolve to showcase these fantastic ingredients when they are at their best. Premium fresh food crafted by skilled chefs in Premium Pubs .
What we offer our Head Chefs:
Head Chefs get to have full autonomy to create your own menus and specials
Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme and Development Programmes
Access to regular culinary masterclasses covering topics such as Game, Butchery and Shellfish
Access to inspirational food trips with our top quality suppliers
Regular Chef Forums with other Head Chefs to inspire and develop
Free meals
20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
Share save Scheme
Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
28 Days Holiday per year
What we look for in a Head Chef:
This role requires someone that can inspire a team, to bring out the potential and lead by example whilst being able to develop, cost and produce fresh seasonal menus for the variety of revenue streams within the business.
Have experience championing excellent service through quality food either as a Head Chef or in the position of Sous Chef
Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team
Be an active hands-on team player with excellent communication skills
Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
Be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams
Skills
Menu Development
Food Safety
Food Preparation