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**Key Responsibilities**
1. **Menu Development & Execution**
- Execute a fresh food menu that appreciates local produce, meats, and artisanal ingredients.
- Innovate while respecting the vibe we create (e.g., elevated Sunday roasts, creative small plates, hyper-local specials).
- Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all dishes.
2. **Kitchen Leadership**
- Build, train, and inspire a passionate kitchen team. Foster a culture of **ownership**, **accountability**, and **collaboration**.
- Lead by example during servicemaintaining energy, organization, and calm under pressure.
3. **Supplier Relationships**
- Source and manage relationships with local farmers, butchers, and producers.
- Champion sustainability by minimising waste and maximizing ingredient potential.
4. **Cost Control & Operations**
- Manage kitchen budgets, food costs, and inventory with precision.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
5. **Guest Experience**
- Deliverexceptional guest experience and ensure guest feedback is second to none.
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### **What Were Looking For**
- **Passion for Fresh Food:** A chef who lives and breathes seasonal, local ingredients and isnt afraid to take charge.
- **Leadership & Ownership:** Proven experience leading a kitchen team with integrity, decisiveness, and a roll up your sleeves attitude.
- **Creativity & Adaptability:** Ability to pivot menus based on ingredient availability and trends while staying true to the pubs identity.
- **High Energy & Resilience:** Thrives in fast-paced environments and motivates the team through busy services.
- **Business Acumen:** Strong grasp of cost management, supplier negotiations, and kitchen efficiency.
- **Hospitality Heart:** A genuine desire to create memorable experiences for guests.
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### **Why Join Us?**
- **Creative Freedom:** Shape the culinary vision of a new, ambitious pub with full autonomy.
- **Supportive Team:** Work with owners who value your expertise and invest in your growth.
- **Local Impact:** Build relationships with regional producers and become a pillar of the community.
- **Work-Life Balance:** Enjoy the tranquility of countryside living while leading a dynamic kitchen.
- **Competitive Package:** Salary, bonuses, and opportunities for career progression as we grow.
1. **Menu Development & Execution**
- Execute a fresh food menu that appreciates local produce, meats, and artisanal ingredients.
- Innovate while respecting the vibe we create (e.g., elevated Sunday roasts, creative small plates, hyper-local specials).
- Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all dishes.
2. **Kitchen Leadership**
- Build, train, and inspire a passionate kitchen team. Foster a culture of **ownership**, **accountability**, and **collaboration**.
- Lead by example during servicemaintaining energy, organization, and calm under pressure.
3. **Supplier Relationships**
- Source and manage relationships with local farmers, butchers, and producers.
- Champion sustainability by minimising waste and maximizing ingredient potential.
4. **Cost Control & Operations**
- Manage kitchen budgets, food costs, and inventory with precision.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
5. **Guest Experience**
- Deliverexceptional guest experience and ensure guest feedback is second to none.
---
### **What Were Looking For**
- **Passion for Fresh Food:** A chef who lives and breathes seasonal, local ingredients and isnt afraid to take charge.
- **Leadership & Ownership:** Proven experience leading a kitchen team with integrity, decisiveness, and a roll up your sleeves attitude.
- **Creativity & Adaptability:** Ability to pivot menus based on ingredient availability and trends while staying true to the pubs identity.
- **High Energy & Resilience:** Thrives in fast-paced environments and motivates the team through busy services.
- **Business Acumen:** Strong grasp of cost management, supplier negotiations, and kitchen efficiency.
- **Hospitality Heart:** A genuine desire to create memorable experiences for guests.
---
### **Why Join Us?**
- **Creative Freedom:** Shape the culinary vision of a new, ambitious pub with full autonomy.
- **Supportive Team:** Work with owners who value your expertise and invest in your growth.
- **Local Impact:** Build relationships with regional producers and become a pillar of the community.
- **Work-Life Balance:** Enjoy the tranquility of countryside living while leading a dynamic kitchen.
- **Competitive Package:** Salary, bonuses, and opportunities for career progression as we grow.
