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 food vision and character.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, discounts, culinary masterclasses, and a generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Access to development programmes and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Showcase your creativity and make a real impact in a vibrant pub environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef with a passion for leading teams.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
About us:
Being a Head Chef at Young's 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:
- 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
- Responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
- Ability to demonstrate creativity and 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 Twickenham employer: Oli Aubrey-Thomas
At Young's, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer for Head Chefs, offering the unique opportunity to craft your own menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients while showcasing local produce. Our supportive work culture encourages creativity and collaboration, with access to culinary masterclasses, development programmes, and regular forums with fellow chefs, ensuring continuous growth and inspiration. With benefits like free meals, generous discounts, and a robust pension scheme, Young's is committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling environment for our culinary leaders.
