People Development Chef - Up to 45k plus bonus
We’re looking for a People Development Chef to be the
custodian of our Chef Career Pathway and look after all things training and
development within our Food Development Centre.
We’re looking for experienced chef trainer or Head Chef who has a track record of strong
succession within their teams. You’ll be
a real people person and be passionate about mentoring, training and
developing. We would welcome applications from college lecturers or people that have experience working with employers on apprenticeships. Your duties will include
(but aren’t limited to):
·
Being the Custodian of our Chef Career Pathway,
and the go to person for all things chef development.
·
Overseeing our Level 2 and Level 3
Apprenticeship Programme – running the culinary masterclasses, inspiring chefs,
liaising with Head Chefs and General Managers around their learners.
·
Looking after our internal Development
programmes: CDP-Sous Chef and Sous Chef
– Head Chef, as well as being involved in succession planning with the food
team for first appointment sites.
·
Keeping culinary craft alive with our brigade of
brilliant chefs by running monthly masterclasses, covering skills development classes in areas such as
Butchery, Game, Fish Cookery, Bread and Patisserie, Sunday Roasts etc.
·
Be the Custodian of our Food Development and
Learning Centre, based in Wandsworth – our training kitchen which you will be
fully in charge of.
·
Support our teams within their businesses by
bringing food and people development skills together to showcase exemplary
standards within key trading days – whether that’s around stunning Sunday
roasts in the winter or ensuring banging burger shacks in the summer!
· Support the Exec Chefs as required to develop
recipes and menus and assist with roadshows, CAPEX programmes and training days
for both refurbishments as well as for recruitment. You’ll also support our Exec Chefs in
delivering regular chef forums to our Head Chefs.
What we are looking for in our People Development Chef:
· Extensive
knowledge of British seasonal produce, food trends & best in class premium
pub food
· A strong
communicator and mentor who can deliver impactful sessions with our operations
teams – chefs of all levels, as well as front of house up to GM.
· Minimum 3 years’
experience in a Chef training or Senior Head Chef Role
· Ability to
demonstrate team development & succession
· Can effectively
engage and inspire kitchen teams to nurture, train and develop talent.
· Exceptional culinary skills, and a real people
person – you can vary your approach based on the individual.
· Full
understanding of stock management & recipe creation in a compliant kitchen
environment
· Sound
knowledge and awareness of kitchen H&S
What We Offer Our Divisional Executive Chef:
· Access to our
Career Pathway and training and development courses
· Up to £45,000 per annum, dependant on experience
· Annual bonus
· 26 days holiday
plus bank holidays
· Private Health
Insurance
· Generous Company
Pension Scheme
· 20% discount in
all Young’s Pubs and Pubs with Rooms
· Share Save
Scheme