The Scarlett Pub Company is looking for an experienced Sous Chef who is looking for their first Head Chef position or a Current Head Chef looking for a new Challenge to join a small hotel and bar in the centre of Wells.

For the past nine years, The Scarlett Pub Company is a family run business that has focused on craft beer, local ales & ciders, and this is an opportunity to join our fifth venue. We are proud to support UK independent breweries, and locally sourced produce. The role is working in a fast-paced fresh food kitchen producing everything from breakfast to classic British Pub food to a high standard.

As the Head Chef you will, along with the General Manager, be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Kitchen, maintaining high and consistent standards and up to date due diligence, managing the stock levels, have a good understanding of GPs, and supporting team development and driving growth of the business and working to targets set by the finance team.

What are we looking for?

• A great knowledge and understanding of the running of a high volume kitchen and the production of high quality homemade fresh food.

• Experience of dealing with and complying with all aspects of Health and Safety and Hygiene regulations in the Kitchen and maintaining written records.

• A genuine passion for providing customers with an excellent experience.

• Knowledge of and understanding of keeping to and exceeding the monthly budgets and targets

• Responsible for aiding the General Manager in maintaining appropriate stock levels.

• An excellent team player with exceptional communication skills.

• A willingness to gain and develop new skills whilst aiding the improvement of others.

Think you have what it takes? These are a few of the perks:

• Competitive annual salary & company pension.

• Quarterly Bonus Scheme.

• 40% discount on meals and 25% off drinks at all Scarlett Pub Company Venues.

• Progression opportunities- a heavy company preference of promotion in-house when possible.

• Great working environment- with a whole host of events and private functions- no two shifts are ever the same.

If this sounds like a great opportunity and you feel you are the right person for the job, apply here!

References will be required and checked.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person