Chefs - Executive/Head Chef

Head Chef - Country House Gastro - Modern British Cuisine - 5 Days - Surrey - £37,000 pa

Company Profile

Part of a collection of distinctive, stylish Gastro Pub Brasseries based in London and the Home Counties, this Award Winning, Independent Group is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head Chef to join their professional team.

Synonymous with great British food, fine ales and wines, this progressive Company has a committed approach to offering exciting, seasonal Menus sourcing only the finest ingredients from quality, local producers and suppliers.

Head Chef Role
Working closely with the General Manager, you will play an integral part in the continued Culinary Success of this Established Gastro Pub currently achieving £15,000 to £18,000 Food Sales per week.

Responsibilities include:

Menu Planning, Costing & Specification for the Dining Room, Bar & Additional Private Functions

Overseeing Daily Kitchen Operations, Leading & Directing a Brigade of 7 Chefs

Ensuring Consistently High Levels of Food Quality, Team Performance & Standards of Service

Stock Control, Sourcing & Liaising with Quality Suppliers, Purchasing, Auditing (GP Margins), Wastage Control

Rotas, Recruitment, Training & Development, Performance Reviews

Hygiene, Health & Safety Records, Cleaning Rosters

General Bookkeeping, Administration & Accounting·Management Meetings

Contracted to work 46 hours over 5 days, Benefits include: Well Structured, Professional Working Environment, Achievable Bonus Incentives, Regular Performance Related Salary Reviews and External Courses with the Opportunity of Movement within this Established/Expanding, Independent Group.

Ideal Candidate

With proven Head Chef experience gained within Award Winning/Quality Restaurant Brasseries and/or Gastro Pubs, you will have excellent all round skills with a creative approach to menu planning and a real passion to cook great food.

Able to lead a team effectively, you will have a ‘hands on’ management style and enjoy taking ownership of your kitchen.

You will have excellent knowledge of traditional/modern British cuisine with emphasis on developing exciting meat, game and fish dishes.

Strong on Due Diligence & Up to Date on Current Hygiene Legislation

Salary & Benefits

£33,000 Basic Start Salary + £4,000 Performance Related Bonus (Paid Quarterly) pa

46 Hours Per Week: 3 Split & 2 Straight Shifts (Last Orders: 10.00pm Mon - Sat, 9.00pm Sun)

3 Months Probationary Period: Regular Performance Related Salary Reviews

Benefits: Well Structured, Professional Working Environment + External Development Courses + Excellent Movement Opportunities within this Established/Expanding Independent Group

Standard Paid Annual Leave

Chef Uniform + Meals on Duty

Immediate Start

In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, candidates must prove their entitlement to work in the UK - verification of documentation will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process

£33k + bonus .