At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a talented kitchen team and create fresh, seasonal dishes.
- Company: Join our friendly pub and deli team at The Royal Oak.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, employee discounts, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities for career development.
- Why this job: Make your mark on menus and deliver outstanding customer experiences.
- Qualifications: Previous Head Chef experience and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 29700 £ per year.
Join Our Friendly Pub & Deli Team
Location: The Royal Oak Kirby Muxloe
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
We're looking for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen at our busy Pub and deli. If you take pride in creating fresh, seasonal dishes, enjoy leading a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As our Head Chef, you'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring every dish is prepared to a consistently high standard while maintaining a positive, organised working environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
- Design and update seasonal menus for both the pub and deli.
- Prepare and serve high-quality, freshly made food.
- Manage stock ordering, stock control and supplier relationships.
- Ensure food costs are managed effectively without compromising quality.
- Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health & safety.
- Manage kitchen rotas and support staff training and development.
- Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
What We're Looking For
- Must Have Previous experience as a Head Chef
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- A passion for fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP procedures.
- The ability to work well under pressure while maintaining high standards.
- A positive attitude and a genuine passion for hospitality.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible working patterns where possible.
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunity to put your own stamp on menus and specials.
- Employee discounts.
- Paid holiday.
- Ongoing training and opportunities for career development.
If you're looking for a role where you can lead a talented team, create fantastic food and become a valued part of a thriving local business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by sending your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you'd be a great fit.
Head Chef in Leicester employer: The Royal Oak
At The Royal Oak in Kirby Muxloe, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and friendly work environment where creativity and passion for food thrive. As our Head Chef, you'll not only lead a talented kitchen team but also have the opportunity to craft seasonal menus that reflect your culinary vision, all while enjoying competitive pay and flexible working patterns. Join us to be part of a vibrant local business that values employee growth and offers ongoing training to help you excel in your career.
