Head Chef – ** New Opening** – Food led pub

January 27, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Head Chef – ** New Opening** – Food led pub

Company: Hesketh James

Job description: 🍽️Head Chef – ** New Opening** – Food led pub.
📍Location: Leigh, Greater Manchester.
💷Salary Package: Up to £35,000 per annum
⭐Progression opportunities available.

We are on the hunt for a driven, creative, passionate Head Chef who can build, train and lead a team through the opening and continued success of this beautiful newly refurbished food led pub.

The successful candidate will work closely with the General Manager and Managing Director, who built a fantastic career in the hospitality sector before starting his own successful company, on this exciting new opening.

The role:

  • As the Head Chef you will be accountable for each and every area of the kitchen operation.
  • You will oversee the preparation and production of quality dishes with a real focus on consistency.
  • You will engage your team to keep them motivated, informed and passionate about your business.
  • You will be passionate about retaining and developing your team, with clear succession plans to ensure the right people are in the right place.
  • You will be responsible for all Health and Safety and Food Hygiene within the kitchen, including training where necessary.
  • Working closely with the General Manager you will be responsible for GP, Stock ordering and rotation as well as minimising wastage.

The ideal candidate?

  • You will be a passionate Head Chef or Senior Sous looking to step up.
  • A real role model with an appetite for success and the drive to deliver exceptional results.
  • A strong operator with a reputation for strong processes and excellent training.
  • The ability to multi-task and work well under pressure. The ability to recruit, train, mentor, motivate and inspire your team with a focus on development and internal progression.
  • A real passion for providing quality food, consistently.
  • The ability to ensure that the team are working to the highest standards, adhering to all policies and procedures.
  • A strong communicator who is good at developing strong relationships, gaining buy-in, and motivating the team.
  • The desire to grow and develop your career with a successful, expanding company that will continue to grow.

If you have the right experience and would like to join this business, please forward your CV.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants regardless of identity, personal characteristics or background.

Please note: We are expecting a high number of applications for this role and will be in touch with successful candidates within 72 hours of your application. Should you not hear from us within this period, we regret that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Expected salary: £35000 per year

Location: Greater Manchester

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