Head Chef

On-site in Cambridge·Full-time·Added today (last checked 30 Oct)

Young's

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Cambridge
Contract: Full-time
Experience: Senior level
Closing date: Apply by Sunday 29 November
Holiday: 28 days holiday

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Head Chefs get to have full autonomy to create your own menus and specials
Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme and Development Programmes
Access to regular culinary masterclasses covering topics such as Game, Butchery and Shellfish
Access to inspirational food trips with our top quality suppliers
Regular Chef Forums with other Head Chefs to inspire and develop
Free meals
20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
Share save Scheme
Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
28 Days Holiday per year

The role

We're looking for a Head Chef to join us at one of our Cambridge sites. This place is all about quality casual finger food with fresh seasonal ingredients - think pizzas that show off the best local produce when its at its peak and a creative burger menu. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering delicious plates of food, upskilling their teams and will be in charge of all aspects of kitchen management. You'll also be developing all of your own recipes.

If you're ready to start now, then thats not a problem, we'll bring you in now and induct you, and give you a handover period with the current head chef so you are ready to hit the ground running come January!

Being a Head Chef at Young's

We believe every pub should be different. This means that you'll be writing your own recipes that match the food vision of your business using fresh seasonal ingredients. The food vision could be all about showcasing local produce, country pub classics, seafood, small plates and sharers, dry-aged meat - each pub is different and its up to you as head chef to put your own creative stamp on that vision. We work with fresh, seasonal produce, so the menu should constantly evolve to showcase these fantastic ingredients when they are at their best. Premium fresh food crafted by skilled chefs in Premium Pubs.

What we look for in a Head Chef

This role requires someone that can inspire a team, to bring out the potential and lead by example whilst being able to develop, cost and produce fresh seasonal menus for the variety of revenue streams within the business.

Have experience championing excellent service through quality food either as a Head Chef or in the position of Sous Chef
Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team
Be an active hands-on team player with excellent communication skills
Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
Be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams