About us:
The Defectors Weld is a busy, fast-paced, popular pub in the heart of Shepherd's bush. As well as serving homemade British pub grub to an eclectic clientele of all ages, we cater for all occasions; Whether having after-work dinner, booking a table and partying late on a Saturday, grabbing a pie before the match or enjoying a homemade Roast on a Sunday
Being a Head Chef at Young's:
We're looking for somebody who knows how to get drinkers and party goers eating. Vertical food for vertical guests, think sticky fingers and sauce stained mouths. A knowledge of BBQ and street food would be great but we are looking for a maverick who can wow our hordes of gig goers, football fans, post work drinkers and lovely locals with dishes that mean they can't pass by without indulging in a bite to eat with us. This is a rare opportunity to really make a kitchen and a menu your own, get in touch then swing by for a chat with our GM
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