Overview
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About us
Once a coaching inn and the only coaching inn to remain in Brentford & Chiswick, The Coach and Horses is steeped in history having been mentioned by Charles Dickens in Oliver Twist and has proudly served the Isleworth community since 1897. Ideally located next to Syon Park we’re the perfect place to stop by to drink, dine and have a great time. We’re dog friendly and welcome you with a garden for year‑round dining and seasonal menus.
We proudly serve delicious, freshly cooked British food packed with flavour and evolving with the seasons; from traditional pub classics to seasonal specials served from brunch through to supper. Our pub garden is ready to welcome you, with heaters to keep your party going, and our terrace is ideal for sunny days. Our garden is also suitable for hosting milestones with sharing boards and magnums.
Role overview
Being a Head Chef at Young's means you’ll write your own recipes that match the food vision of the business using fresh seasonal ingredients. The vision may emphasize local produce, country pub classics, seafood, small plates and sharers, or dry‑aged meat. The head chef puts their own creative stamp on that vision, with menus constantly evolving to showcase peak ingredients. Premium fresh food crafted by skilled chefs in Premium Pubs.
What we offer our Head Chefs
* Autonomy to create your own menus and specials
* Access to Apprenticeship Schemes and Development Programmes
* Regular culinary masterclasses (e.g., Game, Butchery, Shellfish)
* Inspiring food trips with our top quality suppliers
* Regular Chef Forums with other Head Chefs
* Free meals
* 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays
* Share save Scheme
* Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
* 28 Days Holiday per year
What we look for in a Head Chef
This role requires someone who can inspire a team, bring out potential, and lead by example while developing, costing and producing fresh seasonal menus for the business. The position involves managing multiple revenue streams and applying sound culinary judgement.
* Experience championing excellent service through quality food as Head Chef or Sous Chef
* Passion for leading and developing a kitchen team
* Hands‑on team player with excellent communication
* Responsibility for managing kitchen staff rota, training and health & safety
* Creativity to design and deliver new dishes for menus and daily specials
* Strong planning and organisational skills to maintain GP and labour controls
* Pro‑active approach to driving sales and growth through kitchen and front‑of‑house collaboration
Skills
* Menu development
* Food safety
* Food preparation
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Hospitality
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