Head Chef : Country Pub, Suffolk
hace 7 días
£28000–£30000 anual
Jornada completa
Hoxne
Head Chef – The Swan Inn, Hoxne, Suffolk We’re looking for an experienced and organised Head Chef to lead the kitchen at The Swan Inn, a soon to be re-launched village pub serving quality, seasonal food in a relaxed, welcoming setting. This role is about consistent, well-executed pub food, strong kitchen leadership, and running a calm, efficient kitchen. You’ll have the autonomy to shape menus within a clear framework, while working closely with the General Manager and owners. There is an opportunity to push this pub into a premium bracket with the menu. Key responsibilities: • Leading the kitchen day-to-day and setting food standards, • Menu planning with a focus on seasonal, well-priced pub food, • Managing food GP, stock control, ordering and waste, • Training, leading and motivating the kitchen team, • Ensuring food safety, hygiene and compliance standards are met, • Working collaboratively with front of house to deliver great service About you: • Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous ready to step up, • Confident running a pub kitchen, • Organised, reliable and calm under pressure, • Strong understanding of GP control and kitchen costs, • Passionate about good food, consistency and team culture What we offer: • A stable, independent village pub, • Supportive, hands-on owners, • Competitive salary plus bonus potential, • Real input into menus and how the kitchen is run
