At a Glance
- Tasks: Create unique menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients and lead a passionate kitchen team.
- Company: Join Young's, where every pub has its own culinary identity.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, discounts, and access to culinary masterclasses and development programmes.
- Other info: 28 days holiday and opportunities for career growth in a vibrant environment.
- Why this job: Showcase your creativity and make a real impact on the dining experience.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Being a Head Chef at Young's means 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 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.
- Responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times.
- Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour.
- Pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams.
Bistro Head Chef in London employer: Oli Aubrey-Thomas
At Young's, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that empowers our Head Chefs to unleash their creativity and culinary expertise. With a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and the freedom to craft unique menus, our work culture fosters innovation and collaboration among passionate chefs. Additionally, we offer extensive development opportunities, including access to masterclasses and inspirational food trips, ensuring that our team members grow both personally and professionally in a supportive environment.
