Head Chef

Position: Head Chef (Permanent)
Location: Little Kingshill

Head Chef, Country Inn, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, up to £50k, offsite accommodation available

This beautiful country inn surrounding by countryside, offers freshly prepared food using quality seasonal ingredients and menus changed seasonally. With charcoal grills and a wood fired pizza oven, the emphasis is on Mediterranean-inspired food including handmade authentic Italian pizzas.

What you will be doing:

* Responsible for the overall running and management of the kitchen

* Leading and managing a team of 10

* Ensuring a high standard of food is produced and presented

* Create and execute a fresh food menu offer for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

* Responsible for HACCP, H&S, Food Safety, allergens etc

* Working to budget and GP

Working hours are 5/7, 45 hours per week

Benefits include:

* An achievable bonus scheme

* Live in option available

* A share of gratuities

* 60% discounted meals when you are working

* 25% discount on food and 15% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off

* Training and career development opportunities

What we are looking for:

* a passionate and food driven Head Chef with a stable work history (min 18 months in each place)

* experienced within a high quality fresh food kitchen (high street restaurant, hotel or gastro pub)

* able to cook freshly prepared food with an eye for detail and presentation

* a strong manager with the ability to lead, motivate and develop your team

* financially aware and able to manage/work to budget

* genuinely passionate about food and customer service

* able to work well under pressure remaining calm at all times

* Due to location, applicants must have their own transport

Interested?? Then apply immediately or send your updated CV directly to (url removed)

* All candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK at the time of application

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