Head Chef, Country Pub, East midlands
A brilliant opportunity for a Head Chef who loves fresh food, runs a tight kitchen, and brings the right energy to a close team.
This is a well-regarded independent country pub
Not huge, Not tiny, Just busy enough to need a proper leader who can step in, take charge, and raise standards.
The role
1. You will take full ownership of day-to-day kitchen running.
2. You will work with a menu set by the company Executive Chef, plus the freedom to run weekly specials.
3. You will lead a small team of 6.
4. You will set the tone in the kitchen.
5. Calm, organised, and professional.
6. Great kitchen manager skills and on top of GP’s and kitchen financials
What you will do
7. Lead from the front and keep service smooth
8. Deliver fresh food menus to a consistent standard
9. Create and run weekly specials
10. Manage stock, GP, ordering, and stock takes to a high level
11. Train, support, and develop your team
12. Work closely with the Executive Chef and follow clear systems
What we need
13. Strong kitchen management background
14. Proven experience with fresh food menus
15. You take stock control seriously and you are sharp with detail
16. You lead with people skills and you build confidence in others
17. You bring a personality that fits a modern, respectful culture
18. You enjoy running a kitchen where standards matter
Pay:
Base up to £43,000 + tronc (circa £5,000) + Bonus up to 20%
Contracted to 48 hours there are options for 4 days on, 3 days off, Option to work 5 days if preferred and LIVE IN accommodation is available if you wanted to travel further afield or make the move permanent
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