Head Chef

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Colchester
Salary
35000.00 - 40000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
08 Aug 2022
Closes
05 Sep 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
HEAD CHEF REQUIRED - TRADITIONAL PUB STYLE SERVING PUB CLASSICS - FAST-GROWING PUB GROUP - VILLAGE PUB NEAR COLCHESTER - UP TO GBP40,000 + BENEFITS

Leisure Solutions specialise in the recruitment of Leisure and Hospitality professionals across the UK, working with a range of businesses to attract the right people, helping businesses thrive and improving lives.

We are assisting in the recruitment of a Head Chef for this traditional pub & kitchen venue in a countryside village near Colchester.

The venue offers a range of pub classics and has its own wood-fired pizza oven, with an offering of handmade sourdough pizza's and traditional pub dishes.

Part of a fast-growing business, there is plenty of scope for advancement and development within the business and autonomy in the way your kitchen is managed.

As Head Chef, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the kitchen and your brigade. Duties include (but not limited to):

Recruiting, training, and managing your brigade, ensuring that they can deliver consistent standards in a timely manner

Plan and budget staffing requirements, ensuring adequate cover is provided for the kitchen

Meet all legal and company requirements regarding compliance of kitchen regulations

Plan menus, ensuring all cost calculations are taken into consideration

Form part of the on-site management team, working closely with the General Manager to maintain good relationships across the business

We are looking for an experienced Chef who can take control of the kitchen, ideally suited to someone who comes from a similar environment, whilst all applications are considered, it would be beneficial if you:

Gained experience within a pub / restaurant environment

Managed a brigade of approximately 6 chefs

Have gained experience across all sections of the kitchen

Have good communication skills, both verbal and written

The company are keen to reward their team members, this role comes with:

Starting Salary: Up to GBP40,000 (doe)

Bonus Scheme

Standard Holiday & Pension scheme

The is a Live-out position. Due to location, driving a vehicle will most likely be required.

We value all applications, however, due to volume numbers we are only able to contact candidates whose skills and experience closely match the requirements of our clients.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility. In line with the requirements of the Employment Agencies Act 1973 we are prohibited from charging work-seekers for work finding services