Head Chef

Head Chef

Full-Time 24750 - 30250 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Create and lead a dynamic kitchen, crafting seasonal menus and inspiring your team.
  • Company: Join the busiest pub in Brixton with a fun and friendly atmosphere.
  • Benefits: Enjoy free meals, tips, bonuses, and discounts at all Young's Pubs.
  • Other info: Access to culinary masterclasses, food trips, and excellent career development opportunities.
  • Why this job: Showcase your culinary creativity and make a real impact on our vibrant menu.
  • Qualifications: Experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef with a passion for leading teams.

The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 Β£ per year.

Welcome to the busiest pub in Brixton. If you like a fast-paced, fun and friendly pub then this is the place for you. We serve the best pints, banging burgers and are the main place in Brixton to go for a Sunday roast. Supported by a very hands-on management team your shifts will fly by as evenings and weekends there are rarely any spare tables!

Free meals, tips and bonuses. Not to mention 2 big blow-out parties every year and a pint after every shift.

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:

  • 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.
  • 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 employer: Trinity Arms

Trinity Arms offers an exceptional work environment for culinary professionals, where creativity and collaboration thrive. As a Lead Sous Chef, you will enjoy the benefits of free meals, tips, and a pension scheme while working in a vibrant pub atmosphere that encourages menu innovation and personal growth. Join a team that values high standards and fosters ongoing training, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in Brixton.

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Contact Details:

Trinity Arms Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head Chef

Menu Development
Recipe Creation
Team Leadership
Communication Skills
Creativity
Planning and Organisational Skills
Cost Management