Head Chef £45-55k Godalming 4 Days on 3 Days Off Field to Fork Concept The Client Our client are a proud champion of farm-to-fork cooking and local produce. Ranked within the top 50 gastro pubs and with a number of acolades for its uniqueness in providing exceptional food and hospitality whilst being a hidden gem within Surreys countryside. The pub undertook a complete refurbishment during March 2024. The daily changing menu is based on what comes off the farm and inspired by great British classics. The bar serving award-winning local ales, and with a carefully curated wine list The Role The main responsibility of the Head Chef is to oversee and direct the seamless running of the kitchen, working alongside the Executive Chef and contribute to the ideas and growth of the kitchen. The Head Chef will have a strong creative team of 5 to supervise and direct the kitchen operation. You will require an exceptional level of cookery and the strength to show true leadership and ambition for continued growth within your position. Requirements As Head Chef you will have Qualifications relevant to the position. The successful candidate should additionally have the following: · In-depth understanding of volume, quality restaurant kitchen operations · Extensive knowledge of food and menu development; ability to continually advance the food offering. - Ideally expereience working for a further independent business, working for passionate driven owners and an ability to run the kitchen as your own · Passionate about food, drink and the hospitality industry · Previous 'specifically' pub casual dining experience · Awareness of and adherence to Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation · Excellent communication and leadership skills. Salary and Benefits - Strong Competitive Salary -4 day Week / 48 hr contract - Free Parking Please note that by applying for this position, you are giving your consent for Nourish Recruitment to process your personal data in line with our GDPR policy and consent declaration, which can be viewed on our website. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by informing the Company that you wish to do so. Please note that if you have not heard back within 7 working days, your application for this role has not been successful, but we may still contact you in relation to alternative positions