Here at Honeycomb Houses, our Head Chefs are culinary creatives who lead the way in pioneering the production of the flavoursome dishes that our homes are famous for. If you believe you could lead one of our kitchens and engage the team to perform at their best then we are eager to welcome you into our friendly family.
The role of Head Chef is a big apron to fill and involves many responsibilities that help to keep our kitchens safe, sanitary, well stocked and serving up sensational dishes to our wonderful customers. Our ultimate candidate would have a flare for delivering high quality, a passion for perfection in their presentation and the ability to successfully perform under pressure.
Achieving set food margin
Systems compliance company and legal –HCCAP, Allergen updates, COSHH
Achieving budgeted payroll and margin targets
Proactively solve problems and manage the kitchen
Mentoring Kitchen team to deliver consistency and quality
Monitoring daily deliveries and goods inward
Kitchen Maintenance reporting and solving
Being the face of the kitchen in terms of customer vision
Be competent in working across all sections within the kitchen
Be competent in opening and closing the kitchen safely.
Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food is always the highest quality.
Ensure the control levels of guest satisfaction are met, following specs for quality and operations within set food costs and on an ongoing basis.
Support junior chefs during prep and service in their section.
Our philosophy is simple, we treat colleagues like family, guests as friends and pubs like homes. We are looking for a Head Chef to join our friendly and talented team at The Egypt Mill.
The maximum salary for this position (depending upon experience) is £50,000 per annum, plus tronc which is approximately £3,500 per annum, and bonus.
The Egypt Mill is a historic former watermill nestled in the scenic Stroud Valley, this unique 16th-century building has been beautifully restored and now houses a boutique inn. The property blends rustic charm with modern comfort, offering cozy accommodations, a stylish bar and restaurant, and picturesque gardens. Its riverside setting and rich industrial heritage make it a popular destination for weddings, weekend getaways, and countryside retreats.
Free Meals on duty
Development programmes and progression opportunities
Access to our benefit portal, including 1000’s of discounts.
Wellbeing hub and employee assistance program
Company pension scheme
Monthly recognition and reward programmes
Length of service recognition
Flexible working opportunities
We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants.