Head Chef

LIVE-IN Head Chef (2-bed flat)

About us:

Tucked away in the loveliness of leafy Ealing, The New Inn is just a hop, skip & jump from South Ealing Tube station and a stone's throw from the buzz of Ealing Broadway. We are rather proud of our cracking seasonal menus and drinks list that could charm even the fustiest of sippers. Our garden is bursting with good vibes and sun seekers in the summer and cosily wrapped up come the winter months. Paddy, our GM, has been with Young's for many years and knows his way around a cask or two and would love to welcome you into our tight-knit family.

Being a Head Chef at Young's:

We believe every pub should be different. This means that 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.

Being a Head Chef at the New Inn:

Here at the New Inn we are a vibrant, well-loved community pub in the heart of Ealing, famous for our warm hospitality, legendary Sunday roasts, and an ever-changing menu of exceptional seasonal specials. Boasting one of the biggest and best beer gardens in west London, we are a go-to destination for outdoor dining and drinking throughout the summer as well as into the winter when we winterize the garden area. We are entering a new, exciting chapter and want to fully maximize our incredible outdoor space by launching a premium barbecue and outdoor food concept. We are looking for a passionate, entrepreneurial Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, maintain our high standards, and spearhead this outdoor expansion with their own ideas and influence.

What we offer our Head Chefs:

• Your own 2-bed flat above the pub - perfect for a comfortable commute and massive saving on rent
• Full autonomy to create your own menus and specials alongside the General Manager
• 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 on shift
• 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 paid holiday per year

What we look for in a Head Chef:

• This role requires someone that can inspire a team, to 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.
• Have at least 2 years experience taking full responsibility of the kitchen either as a Head Chef or in the position of Snr Sous Chef
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team
• Be an active hands-on team player with excellent communication skills
• Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training, stock and all health and safety effectively at all times
• Be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both food GP and labour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams
• Experience or genuine interest in live-fire cooking, barbequing and managing outdoor food set-up