Overview
Head Chef – we are looking for an ambitious Head Chef who is passionate about food. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we recognise that an outstanding Head Chef is the main ingredient in our successful kitchen. We encourage each member of our team to grow, develop and progress within Adnams, and we are committed to providing continual training and development to support career goals and progression within the Cross Keys and wider business.
Salary and Benefits
* TIPS
* Free meals on shift
* Competitive salary
* Company pension
* Life assurance
* Share incentive plan
* Career development opportunities
* Wellbeing programmes
* Fabulous employee discounts
* Accommodation available if required
Responsibilities
* Lead the team to deliver an outstanding menu by training, motivating, and encouraging your team to be the best they can be while maintaining an efficient operation, supervising and running the kitchen and adhering to all health and safety legislation.
* Oversee food ordering, stock control, food preparation and the delivery of all kitchen operations.
* Work closely with the Group Executive Chef to ensure all standards are met and maintained.
* Drive our seasonal menus and enjoy using local produce.
Qualifications / Ideal Candidate
* Possess excellent culinary and presentation skills, ensuring all dishes are prepared according to specification and served at the correct quality, portion size and temperature.
* Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
* Take pride in your team and work alongside the General Manager to deliver a first-class dining experience for customers.
* Flexibility to cover a variety of shifts per week including bank holidays and weekends.
About Adnams and the Team
We make award-winning beers and spirits from our home in Southwold, with shops across the region and operate pubs and hotels. We value every customer and work hard to deliver amazing service amidst exciting innovation and digital transformation. We care about the environment, our local communities and our wider social responsibilities. At Adnams we value diversity and a culture where everyone is respected, valued and treated with kindness.
What’s in it for you?
Hopefully, a sense of pride that you are working for a business that cares about the important stuff, and a lot of fun working with an amazing team. Enthusiastic and hard-working people who join Adnams tend to stay, and we encourage innovation and trying new ideas to deliver better results for everyone.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: GBP 36,766.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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