Head Chef - £48,000 + Great Tronc & Tips
Lead a talented kitchen team, enjoy fantastic benefits and take your career to the next level!
Are you an experienced Head Chef looking for your next challenge in a characterful pub serving exceptional British food? This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a kitchen team just outside Croydon, working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and delivering an outstanding dining experience in a unique setting.
With a competitive salary, great tronc and tips, and excellent opportunities for career development, this role offers the chance to make your mark in a busy kitchen while building a rewarding future within hospitality.
Why apply / What's in it for you?
- £48,000 salary plus great tronc and tips
- 50% off bedrooms and meals across the group
- Free meals on duty
- Development programmes and genuine career progression opportunities
- Access to a benefits portal with thousands of lifestyle discounts
- Wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme
- Company pension scheme
- Learning and development platform to support your career
- Monthly recognition and reward programmes
- Fantastic team parties and social events
Key Responsibilities
As Head Chef, you'll take the lead in the kitchen, ensuring excellent food, smooth service and a positive working environment.
- Lead the kitchen during service, maintaining consistency, quality and efficiency
- Plan and coordinate kitchen operations alongside senior management
- Coach and develop your team, creating a positive and collaborative culture
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen regulations
- Manage recruitment, training and the ongoing development of team members
- Control costs and drive profitability through effective stock and menu management
- Build strong relationships between the kitchen, front of house and guests
- Maintain high standards and performance during busy service periods
- Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure consistently excellent quality
- Monitor guest satisfaction while maintaining food quality and agreed cost targets
What we're looking for
We're looking for a passionate Chef with strong leadership skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to bring out the best in their team.
- Experience working across all kitchen sections, including preparation
- Confidence opening and closing the kitchen safely
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- The ability to support and develop junior chefs during preparation and service
- A good understanding of food costs, stock control and kitchen profitability
- A commitment to delivering outstanding food quality and guest satisfaction
- The ability to build positive, professional relationships across the business
- A proactive approach to maintaining high standards, even during busy services
- Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or in a similar leadership role would be advantageous
If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Head Chef in Croydon, this is an excellent opportunity to combine your passion for great food with the chance to lead, develop and inspire a kitchen team.
Location - Croydon
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Contact Details:
Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Recruitment Team
