Head Chef- The Cock Inn

Salary £34k-37k plus Tronc

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our team at our Cock Inn pub in Headley, near Leatherhead and Epsom. It is a position that requires a strong leader who is personable, adaptable, energetic and capable of managing and motivating an extensive kitchen team to deliver excellent food and achieve impeccable standards in all aspects of the kitchen operation. A key aspect of the Head Chef role will be to train, develop and support their kitchen team.

Our support to you

• Support, training and development to improve your competency and skills in the role and to aid towards progression opportunities in the future
• Competitive salary
• Regular social events and familiarisation trips
• Free meals on duty
• Regular in-house staff competitions
• Increased annual leave through length of service
• Monthly & annual ‘Shining Star’ nominations and awards
• 30% discount on food and drink in all Grosvenor Pubs and Inns for up to 4 people
• Be part of our charity days and events
• Guaranteed Christmas day off
• 3% Pension contribution
• Your role
• Delivering and maintaining an overall high standard of food with a continuous focus on innovation, sourcing of quality local produce, creativity and above all passion will be a key aspect of the Head Chef role.
• To assist the Pub Manager in running an exceptional pub, ensuring all our customers have a great experience, achieving all operational and commercial targets.
• To ensure we deliver a high standard of food always, ensuring all dishes are served at the correct portion size, quality and temperature and enforcing strict ticket times on service
• To be ‘hands on’ and that essential time is spent in managing and coaching the kitchen team.
• You will be required to manage/oversee all food purchasing via the approved supplier schedule, using our purchasing system
• Stock holding and stock management in line with fluctuating trading levels of the business
• Manage administration time to ensure you can plan and manage the kitchen operation effectively
• To work at other sites of the group, offering support, as required

What we are looking for

• Passion for food. We love food and so do our customers. This is the reason most of them visit our pubs. It is essential to understand and to be passionate about great food.
• Totally customer focused. We must always strive to please them and exceed their expectations
• Self-motivation and drive. To always be enthusiastic and dedicated and to ensure that this motivation is filtered through the kitchen and front of house team.
• Honest, dedicated and hard working
• To have flair, ambition and the will to succeed and overcome challenges.
• Fun, inspiring and enthusiastic personality who takes real pride in achieving exceptional customer service results
• To have the dedication, patience and skills to develop staff within your team
• Have good communication skills and be able to liaise effectively even under pressure.
• Proficient in IT with an understanding of spread sheets.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £34,000.00-£37,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leatherhead: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person