At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and innovate seasonal menus while leading a passionate kitchen team.
- Company: The Bear, a historic country pub at the heart of the Cobham community.
- Benefits: Full menu autonomy, culinary masterclasses, discounts, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Showcase your creativity and passion for food in a vibrant pub atmosphere.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
The Bear is an idyllic country pub steeped in history, that’s been providing the locals of Cobham with a place to retreat since the 1700’s. The pub is the heart and soul of the Cobham, Oxshott and Leatherhead community, with our passionate team focused on providing a ‘home away from home’ atmosphere whilst serving up your favourite treats and tipples.
From local guest ales to craft beers, our team are on hand to pour the perfect pint, not to mention our extensive wine list and classic cocktails. Our seasonal, locally inspired menu is a culmination of hearty yet refined dishes with some exciting twists to keep you on your toes, perfect for a romantic Saturday night dinner or family fun-filled Sunday lunch.
Being a Head Chef at Young's means you'll be writing your own recipes that match the food vision of your business using fresh seasonal ingredients. The food vision could be all about showcasing local produce, country pub classics, seafood, small plates and sharers, dry-aged meat - each pub is different and it’s up to you as head chef to put your own creative stamp on that vision. We work with fresh, seasonal produce, so the menu should constantly evolve to showcase these fantastic ingredients when they are at their best.
What we offer our Head Chefs:
- Full autonomy to create your own menus and specials
- Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme and Development Programmes
- Access to regular culinary masterclasses covering topics such as Game, Butchery and Shellfish
- Access to inspirational food trips with our top quality suppliers
- Regular Chef Forums with other Head Chefs to inspire and develop
- Free meals
- 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
- Share save Scheme
- Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
- 28 Days Holiday per year
What we look for in a Head Chef:
- Someone that can inspire a team, bring out the potential and lead by example whilst being able to develop, cost and produce fresh seasonal menus for the variety of revenue streams within the business.
- Experience championing excellent service through quality food either as a Head Chef or in the position of Sous Chef
- A passion for leading and developing a team
- An active hands-on team player with excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
- Creativity and ability to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
- Great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
- A pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams
Head Chef in Cobham employer: Bear, Cobham
The Bear in Cobham is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture where team members thrive on delivering exceptional customer service. With benefits like weekly pay, free meals during shifts, and 28 days of holiday per year, alongside ample training and growth opportunities, it's a fantastic place for those who enjoy working with people and being part of a supportive team.
