Head Chef
We are on the look out for a Head Chef to join our team and take our food to the next level. Our food is uncomplicated, offering elevated yet homely classics, with specials that are specials to wow our guests. As our Head Chef you will directly influence our food vision along side the GM to create a food offer that is the best in the area. Using the best British, Seasonal ingredients to craft something truely special.
This position is perfect for both experienced Head Chefs or Sous Chefs who are ready for their next step in their career.
About us:
The Coach & Horses is situated slap bang in the centre of Greenwichs famous market, just around the corner from such as the Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory and Greenwich Park. We attract tourists, market traders and locals, a real mixing pot of London life! Were really proud of our quirky market roots in the area and invite you to feel part of the team and bustling atmosphere.
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 Youngs pubs and hotels
* 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