Head chef quality gastro pub restaurant - Maidstone Kent

Head chef quality gastro pub restaurant - Maidstone Kent

Popular gastro pub restaurant currently has a great opportunity for a head chef who enjoys producing great British seasonal food working with quality suppliers and would like to be involved in the development of the food offering.

The owner of this independent 3 site operator is looking for a head chef who can build on the existing reputation serving seasonal homemade quality food creating new specials , and to have creative input on the existing menu.

Role

• Menu creation
• Daily smooth running of the kitchen
• Menu planning – costing & recipe specification
• Stock control: supplier liaison, ordering, invoices, stock counting, wastage control
• Kitchen rotas, recruitment, team training & development, personnel files
• Due diligence: food hygiene, H&S records & cleaning rosters

Candidate profile

• Proven head chef experience gained within quality gastro fresh food site
• Strong leadership, communication, organisation & technical skill
• Genuine passion to cook
• Ability to motivate & train team members effectivelyStrong on due diligence – up to date on current hygiene legislation
• Genuine intention to offer long term commitment to next role

Salary & Benefits

£36‑38 k per annum

3 month probationary period: regular performance related salary reviews & well structured & professional working environment

Working hours

50 – 55 hrs per week (7 shifts over 5 days). 2 consecutive days off – nearby Maidstone.

Meals on duty + chef uniform.

Other information

Paid annual leave. Immediate start.

In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, candidates must prove their entitlement to work in the UK – verification of documentation will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process.

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