At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a creative kitchen team and craft exceptional farm-to-fork dishes.
- Company: Award-winning gastro pub known for its unique dining experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 4-day work week, free parking, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow in a dynamic and innovative culinary setting.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make your mark in the culinary world.
- Qualifications: Experience in high-quality kitchen operations and strong leadership skills.
The Client
Our client is a proud champion of farm-to-fork cooking and local produce. Ranked within the top 50 gastro pubs and with a number of accolades for its uniqueness in providing exceptional food and hospitality whilst being a hidden gem within Surrey's 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 serves award-winning local ales, and has 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 contributing 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
- Qualifications relevant to the position.
- In-depth understanding of volume, quality restaurant kitchen operations.
- Extensive knowledge of food and menu development; ability to continually advance the food offering.
- Ideally experience 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
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Head Chef employer: Nourish Recruitment Ltd
As a Chef de Partie at our independent, family-owned company, you will be part of a supportive and nurturing work culture that values your culinary skills and creativity. With competitive pay and the opportunity to work within the prestigious independent school sector, we offer meaningful employment that allows for personal and professional growth, all while enjoying a balanced term-time schedule that promotes work-life harmony.
