Head Chef

About the Company:
This successful venue has built a reputation as a favorite among locals and visitors alike. With a focus on quality food, excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere, the business continues to grow and invest in both its people and operations. The venue offers a diverse food offering, catering to families, corporate guests, functions and everyday pub diners.

About the Role:
As Head Chef, you'll oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, profitability and compliance. You'll lead and mentor a small kitchen team while driving menu development, cost control and operational excellence. This role requires a strong leader who can balance creativity with commercial performance and maintain high standards during busy service periods. This is a hands on role, where at times you will be working solo.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a high-volume pub, hotel or bistro environment
• Strong leadership skills with experience training, mentoring and developing kitchen teams
• Solid understanding of food cost control, labour management and stock management
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, kitchen compliance and workplace health and safety standards
• Passion for delivering quality food, efficient service and exceptional guest experiences

Your Benefits and Rewards:

• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Supportive ownership team that values your expertise
• Opportunity to put your stamp on menus and food operations
• Stable, long-term career opportunity with a respected venue
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate