At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a creative kitchen team and craft seasonal menus using fresh, local ingredients.
- Company: The Crown, a vibrant community pub in Minchinhampton with a focus on quality food and drink.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, free meals, discounts, enhanced pension, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Access to culinary masterclasses and opportunities for personal development.
- Why this job: Unleash your culinary creativity and make a real impact in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef with strong leadership and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
The Crown is situated in the heart of Minchinhampton. A hub of the local community holding regular events. We offer the best of premium British produce alongside a wide selection of wines, spirits, cocktails and local ales in a professional, relaxed environment. Our team is at the heart of everything that we do, as such, we offer development and progression to all team members old and new including, internal and external courses, e-learning and the opportunity to study NVQs. All team members receive an equal amount of service charge based on hours worked and are paid weekly (unless salaried).
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. Premium fresh food crafted by skilled chefs in Premium Pubs.
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:
- 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 experience championing excellent service through quality food either as a Head Chef or in the position of 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 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 GP and labour
- Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams
Head Chef in Stroud employer: Oli Aubrey-Thomas
The Crown in Minchinhampton is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where creativity and community engagement thrive. As a Head Chef, you will enjoy full autonomy over menu creation, access to professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment that values your contributions. With benefits like weekly pay, generous discounts, and a commitment to using premium British produce, The Crown is dedicated to fostering both personal and professional growth for all its staff.
