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Head Chef

Berkeley Scott
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5HZ, England

Salary

£45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • The role of Head Chef offers a salary of £45,000 with additional tips averaging £150+ per month.
  • Located in a busy gastro pub in Keswick, the position requires working 48 hours per week.
  • The ideal candidate should have experience as a Sous Chef and be ready to step into a Head Chef role, demonstrating strong leadership and mise en place skills.
  • The kitchen team consists of 7 chefs, serving up to 300 guests on Sundays, with a focus on fresh, classic dishes and daily specials.
  • In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include enhanced maternity and paternity pay, a pension scheme, and various health and wellness perks.

Role Head Chef
Salary £45,000
Tips £150+ per month
Location Keswick
Hours 48 per week
Venue Busy Gastro Pub

Live in accommodation is available for £90 per Week

Were looking for a passionate and ambitious Head Chef to join a fast-paced, high-volume gastro pub team. This opportunity is ideal for a Sous Chef ready to step up into a Head Chef role.

Youll be joining a brigade of 7 chefs, serving up to 300 guests on a Sunday, with a menu built around fresh, classic dishes and daily specials created by you. All food is prepared in-house fresh so mis en place is a must ! You'll collaborate closely with the Group Executive Chef (whom is a great person and attentive to all UK sites) on menu development across multiple sites.

The kitchen is well equipped with all the needed mod cons to ensure you and the team can do your job with ease. There is a centralised main menu but the specials are all yours giving you carte blanch on ideas and creativity.

What Were Looking For:
  • A passion for creating outstanding guest experiences

  • Strong mise en place skills to ensure smooth service

  • Excel in High Volume turnover
  • Leadership qualities to manage the kitchen during service

  • A desire to mentor and develop junior team members

  • A proactive mindset to support the wider business and employee experience

What Youll Get in Return:

Support & Wellness
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay (12 weeks full pay)

  • Enhanced Paternity Pay (1 week full pay)

  • Company Sick Pay (up to 13 weeks full/half pay based on role & service)

  • Health Shield Confidential Advice Line

  • Free Parking (location dependent)

  • Holiday Allowance: 28 days, rising to 33 after 5 years

Financial Perks
  • Health Shield Cash Plan (includes health reimbursements and discounts)

  • U Refer Scheme cash reward for successful referrals

  • Life Assurance 1x salary to chosen beneficiary after probation

  • Wagestream access to earned wages, savings tools, and discounts

  • 100% of tips paid

  • Pension scheme 3% employer contribution after 3 months

Group Perks
  • Annual 2-night Experience Break after 5 years service

  • Discounted Room Rates £65 Per Night

  • Food & Drink Discounts 33% off (Off Duty)

  • Friends & Family B&B Rate from £100/night

Health & Lifestyle
  • Free Meals on Duty

  • Discounted Spa Treatments and free Spa/Gym access

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Interested?

If this sounds like your next career move, get in touch today wed love to hear from you!

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