Head Chef

Are you passionate with a commitment to providing a high-quality dining experience??The Bell?isseekingan experienced and talented?Head Chef?to join our culinary team. As the Head Chef, you will play a pivotal role in menu development, kitchen management, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation.?We are seeking an individual who shares our love for food, embraces creativity, and has exceptional culinary skills.

The Bell is a former eighteenth century coaching inn, situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Alderminster, close to the cultural town of Stratford-upon-Avon and the gateway to the Cotswolds. It is part of the historic Alscot Estate, a thriving award-winning country estate dating back to the middle ages.

Inside you will find a large bar crammed with local favourites and many different sized rooms to suit your mood, be it wanting a cosy nook with a log fire or a light airy room with a view over the stone terrace and gardens beyond. If youd like to extend your visit with us, we have 8 beautiful bedrooms for guests to join us for the evening and if you are planning a get together a Private Dining room with a balcony that will comfortably seat 14 for a gathering or meeting.

And there's?plenty more in it for you:

Your Bread and Butter?

• Package up to £44,000 per annum plus Tronc (That's your card tips paid in to your bank)
• Includingprofit share paid monthly based on your pubs performance
• Plus great cash tips!

The Extras?

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across B&P and our group including wagamama.
• Its never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Protection for your family with life assurance.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tap?saving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing?new Managers or Chefs?to the company.

Your Wellbeing itsimportant to us!

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get togethers its not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

We want you to grow with us!

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Advanced Leadership Skills course enhancing self-awareness and soft skills.
• Regular days out and events around fresh seasonal produce.
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with B&P.

About you...

Our kitchens are dynamic, fast paced, and high volume so you will have experience of being a head chef, chef manager, kitchen manager or senior sous chef in a busy, premium fresh food environment. You will be responsible for the food culture within your pub, working closely with the pub manager to drive the business forward, helping to formulate seasonal menus with our Executive Chefs. We are looking for a confident leader who will nurture their team and create an inclusive and supportive environment. Youll also need excellent business acumen to manage a well-run kitchen, keeping on top of your stock, GPs and labour controls.

About us...

• A family of 79 pubs and still growing!
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably, and supporting our local communities.
• @brunningandpricecareers #bandplife

Are you ready to be part of a family where you can genuinely contribute to the food culture? Then make your next career move a Head Chef position with Brunning and Price. Apply now!