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Location:The Rusty Gun, Hitchin
OTE:Up to £45,000 per annum, including tronc and bonus payments. Base Salary £36,000
Position Type:Full-time
Position Type:Full-time
Live in Available
Are you an experienced and passionate Head Chef looking for an exciting project?
Our busy, fresh food pubis looking for aHead Chef
We are seeking aHead Chefto assist in the running of our busy coutryside pub, deliver some great dishes and manage a team. This role is perfect for a seasoned professional looking for a hands-on project that offers both challenges and rewards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership:Lead, inspire, and manage the kitchen team, ensuring high morale and consistent quality in every dish.
- Menu Development:Create and develop seasonal menus that incorporate our superb local rare breed pork, current food trends, delighting our diverse clientele alongside a core menu.
- Operations:Handle the challenges of the seasonality of the business, from staffing to inventory management, ensuring smooth operations during peak periods.
- Safety:Take initiative in all aspects of kitchen management, from maintaining high hygiene standards to optimising kitchen efficiency.
- Collaboration:Work closely with management to ensure the pub runs seamlessly, to ensure unrivalled hospitality.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary:Up to £36,000 per year
- Additional Earnings:Tronc and bonus payments to reward your hard work and creativity
- A Collaborative Environment:Opportunities for chef/management to make a joint impact on our business
- Creative Freedom:Bring your ideas to life and shape the dining experience and direction of our pub by identifying and developing our point of difference.
- Live in Available.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar leadership role within a pub environment.
- Strong skills in team management, menu development, and operational efficiency.
- Ability to work independently and lead by example.
- A passion for delivering superb food and an outstanding hospitality experiences.
If you are ready to bring your expertise and creativity to our pub in Hitchin, we would love to hear from you!
