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Head Chef – Waggon and Horses, Congleton, Salary up to 40K, plus bonus and benefits.
Join the family at The Waggon and Horses today – we’ve got lots to offer you!
- Monthly Bonus scheme
- A 25% discount on food, drink, and accommodation through the employee discount card
- 50% off food during shifts
- Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers through our employee reward scheme
- 28 days paid annual leave and holiday pay.
- Access to a NEST pension
- Ongoing personal development and career progression
- Access to fully paid apprenticeships for your team
- Access to wellbeing and mental health management programmes
- Access to ‘healthcare cashplan’ via BAR – affordable monthly medical cover for dental, optical, and other medical / consultation treatments
Are you an experienced Head Chef seeking the chance to further your career? Would you prefer to work within a smaller business where you voice is heard and listened to? Do you have the vision and capability to lead the kitchen brigade to success? If so, read on!!
Let’s tell you a little about us, The Waggon and Horses is ideally located between Congleton and Macclesfield set in the heart of the countryside in the village of Eaton. The surrounding area is a haven for visitors who wish to explore the fantastic countryside from stunning countryside to historic towns and family attractions. With 6 well-appointed bedrooms in the adjacent 18th century barn, it is the ideal place for a weekend getaway.
The ideal Head Chef will have significant experience in a high-volume food-led traditional inn and is confident with the management and development of a large team, and a sound knowledge of tailoring and positioning offers to meet the needs of a wide range of customer groups.
Responsible for ensuring that you maintain food quality to the highest standards and constantly seek to exceed guest expectations, you will be fully accountable for the profit of your kitchen including ordering, deliveries, stock taking and control of wastage.
Working alongside the General Manager you will be responsible for recruiting, training, and developing the kitchen team so that they can reach their potential. As Head Chef, you will lead by example and have full accountability for maintaining exceptional standard of cleanliness, adhering to all aspects of Food Safety, Health & Safety compliance in accordance with the law and Company policy.
If you feel you have the desire and skills necessary to succeed as our Head Chef at the Waggon and Horses, then please apply below.
