Company Overview

The Old Inn & Restaurant, has been owned and run by the current owner of this award winning Free house for the past 26 years, and is the highest inn on Bodmin Moor, renowned for its warm hospitality and exceptional dining experience. We take pride in serving both locals and visitors with a menu and specials boards that reflects the best of our culinary Cornish heritage. The award winning Free house (Cornwall Tourism awards “Pub of the year” Gold winner 2024/2025, “Best Sunday Carvery”). Are just a few to mention. We pride ourselves using fresh Cornish ingredients we are a traditional Cornish Free house serving serving traditional pub dishes which are homemade to a high standard and generous portions for our returning customers with our very popular Sunday Carvery.

Summary

We are seeking a talented Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at The Old Inn & Restaurant. This role is pivotal in creating memorable dining experiences for our guests while ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety. Join us in this exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills. We believe in work/life balance and an understanding of working together to promote flexibility.

Please Note: This is NOT a live in position, transport will be essential as we are a rural Moorland Free house on Bodmin Moor. There is NO public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations, lead by example ensuring high standards of food production and presentation.
• Develop and design innovative menus / buffet menus that reflect seasonal ingredients and local flavour’s. Using local Cornish produce when available.
• Manage kitchen staff, providing training and support to ensure a cohesive team environment.
• Implement and maintain food safety and hygiene standards in compliance with regulations.
• Control food costs, GP’s and manage inventory effectively to maximize profitability.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery, maintain strong and effective relationships with front of house team, good communicator.
• Ability to work under pressure, adhere to health and safety, food safety standards and regulations and first aid.
• Ordering stock, stock rotation, wastage, cleanliness.
• Hold team meetings on a regular basis to communicate standards, targets.
• Possess a keen eye for detail.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen management.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Creative flair for menu ideas, an extensive specials boards and presentation.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

If you are passionate about creating exceptional dishes and leading a dynamic kitchen team, we invite you to apply for the Head Chef position at The Old Inn & Restaurant today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 14/04/2025