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Head Chef - Live in option - Wiremill

Hall & Woodhouse Brewery & Managed

Waverley

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GBP 39,000 - 47,000

7 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Head Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen in a picturesque lakeside setting. This role offers a sensible work-life balance with consistent hours and excellent conditions, including a competitive salary, profit share, and a full package of lifestyle benefits. The ideal candidate will be an organized and skilled chef, passionate about excellence and sustainability while inspiring a talented team. Join a company recognized as one of the best places to work, where your contributions will be valued and rewarded. If you're ready to thrive in a busy, prestigious kitchen, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Profit Share Scheme

Health Benefits

Pension Plan

Discounts

Off-site Accommodation

Work-Life Balance

Job Security

Career Development

Qualifications

  • Experience in high-end standard fayre and kitchen management.
  • Proficient in food safety regulations and kitchen administration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a high-energy kitchen team to produce consistent high-quality dishes.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

High-End Cooking

Food Safety and Hygiene

Kitchen Administration

Leadership

Compliance and Sustainability

Calm Under Pressure

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

Sunday Times Best Places to Work - Live in available + Tips + Profit Share + Benefits + 5 days working .....


Lakeside Setting - Wonderful Wiremill

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of exceptional destination pubs with rooms, the Wiremill is a great fun place to work sitting beside a glorious lake nestled in the heart of the countryside. The converted 15th Century mill is the perfect setting to enjoy great food and drink and soak up fabulous hospitality for the day, or a well-earned longer break. With a large lakeside terrace, the pub is a bustling window on nature in summer and the traditional interior provides a cosy bolt-hole to relax and unwind bringing in guests all year round.

We are looking to appoint a new Head Chef to lead the team in this amazing high energy kitchen.

Your rewards as Head Chef in our kitchen:

  1. A sensible work-life balance with 5 days working, consistent hours and excellent conditions
  2. Up to £47K pa, depending on level of development in the role, plus a share of tips
  3. Profit share scheme
  4. A full package of lifestyle benefits, covering pension, health, discounts and more!
  5. The chance to lead a fabulous team in an awesome business with sustainability at its core
  6. Great job security and career development, with a Sunday Times best places to work company
  7. Off-site accommodation at a cost of £69.93 pw if required (subject to availability and your own transport)
  8. All the support you need to succeed

Apply if you are:

  1. A highly organized and skilled Head Chef with experience in high-end standard fayre
  2. Someone that enjoys the buzz in the spotlight of a busy prestige kitchen
  3. A serious chef that cares - who is motivated and determined to achieve excellence with your team
  4. Highly proficient in food safety and hygiene regulations including allergens
  5. Dependable and resilient, able to keep calm and reasoned under pressure
  6. Competent in all aspects of kitchen administration
  7. Able to work to precise specifications for cooking and presentation, without deviation
  8. A kind and inspirational leader able to influence, motivate and build great teams
  9. Diligent about compliance and sustainability
  10. Able to reliably manage the commute, days, evenings and weekends
  11. Seeking an employer that recognizes and rewards commitment and talent

Previous experience and knowledge of leading operations in a managed pub or restaurant service is a big advantage.

If you are a hands-on chef and have the skills, drive and temperament to lead a team to produce consistent high quality, to specification, under time and volume pressure, apply today.

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