At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and innovate seasonal menus while leading a passionate kitchen team.
- Company: Join Young's, where every pub has its unique food vision.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, discounts, and access to culinary masterclasses.
- Other info: Great opportunities for personal growth and development in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Unleash your creativity and make a real impact in a vibrant pub environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in kitchen management and a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
We're always on the look out for talented Head Chefs for our businesses. You'll have experience working with fresh food and running all aspects of a kitchen. Our Head Chefs write their own menus and create their own dishes using seasonal produce, allowing them to put their own stamp on the business.
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.
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
- Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
- 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 Training in Kingston upon Thames employer: Young's
At Young's, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters creativity and culinary excellence. As a Head Chef in Training, you'll enjoy the freedom to craft your own menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients while benefiting from our comprehensive development programmes, culinary masterclasses, and a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. With perks like free meals, generous discounts, and a commitment to employee growth, Young's is the perfect place for passionate chefs to thrive and make their mark.
