Head Chef
Location
BenefitsPulled from the full job description
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Full job description
Head Chef - The George Payne, Hove, BN3 5HB
£34,736 (£16.70 per hour x 40 hour contract + overtime)
Are you a culinary leader ready to join one of the most vibrant pub companies in Brighton & Hove? Look no further! We're seeking a talented Head Chef to join our team at The George Payne in Hove.
As Head Chef you'll have the opportunity to showcase your creativity and expertise while ensuring the highest food quality and presentation standards.
What’s in it for you?
- A starting salary of £34,736 (£16.70 per hour x 40 hour contract with paid overtime)
- Head Chef bonus scheme (10% of annual salary)
- Opportunities for career advancement within the Good Times Pubs & Bars group.
- Free food on shift
- 28 days holiday
- Pension scheme
- 50% management discount card on completion of probationary period
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of kitchen operations with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Ensure daily operations meet high standards consistently.
- Define clear roles and responsibilities for kitchen staff, fostering their development and motivation.
- Collaborate with HR for recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance enhancement.
- Work with HSE/Finance to ensure compliance and profitability, including managing stock audits.
- Drive innovation and growth in culinary offerings, promoting revenue and product development.
- Participate in weekly management meetings to review progress, plan ahead, and celebrate achievements.
- Conduct monthly team meetings to align and motivate the kitchen team.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Head Chef in a community-led gastropub
- Passion for food and a keen eye for detail.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Right to work in the UK.
About The George Payne
The George Payne has been serving up a wonderful selection of tasty food & drinks to our local community since 2012. As a family & dog friendly pub, we have plenty of space for catching up with friends and loved ones, both indoors and out. Whether you choose the cosy lounge atmosphere of the main pub, our sunny front terrace, or our beautiful beer garden, festoon lighting and lovely, heated cabins for a cosy retreat in the evenings.
All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity status, or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £16.70 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
- Tips
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 21/10/2024