Head Chef - The Whippet Inn
We are on the hunt for some exceptional and creative talent.
Are you a Head Chef looking to take the next step in their career? We are looking for a Head Chef who has a great range of experience working at gastro pub food level. The Whippet is a local pub in the heart of Kensal Rise, dedicated to producing fantastic food and delivering great service. We pride ourselves on creating an atmosphere that reflects our vibrant neighbouring communities of Kensal Rise, Queens Park and Willesden.With the best producers and suppliers on our side, we offer modern seasonal food, complimented by an excellent range of local and continental craft beer with a wine list to match. Our heated, all-weather garden space is a mecca for alfresco drinking, dining and private hire, and our pub is the perfect place to meet friends and family for a drink, a bite, or both. Join us seven days a week for lunch or dinner, grab a coffee or just roll in for a few pints.
Do you love working with only fresh ingredients and enjoy leading a kitchen to delivering great dishes enjoyed by all? Do you wish to add your distinctive creative flare to our pub classics and new innovative dishes?
You will be a part of the award winning Urban Pubs & Bars (Best Managed Pubs 1-50), a fast growing independent hospitality group with an incredible and diverse range of pubs, bars and restaurants all with their own quirky personality! So, if you're a Head Chef that wants to work somewhere where you get to make your mark and develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.
You Are:
* An enthusiastic, dynamic and qualified Head Chef who is ready for a new challenge.
* Able to demonstrate your experience of working with fresh ingredients and seasonal menus.
* Able to demonstrate experience of working in a professional kitchen showing a clear understanding of Health and Safety.
* Able to show a proven track record of managing the kitchen and controlling stock and GP.
* Someone with a background of dealing with high volume.
* Able to show technical skill and attention to detail
* Able to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
* Confident in your communication skills and ability to lead and motivate their teams.
What's in it for me:
* Competitive salary + bonus
* Be part of a brand new opening
* Training and development
* Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner
* Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
* Team trips, regular incentives and socials - a fun, family atmosphere
* Goes without saying, but we'll feed you during your shift
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support you across those tough times
* Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme where you can earn up to 1000 per successful referral
* Access your Wages anytime through Wagestream
* Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
* Cycle to work scheme
Interested in hearing more?
Get in touch so we can schedule a show around, rub some shoulders together, have a laugh and make some magic!