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Proud to be winners of the Publican Awards 2022 & 2023 - Best Pub Employer!
Head Chef - The Horseshoe, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9EG
Up to £44,000 per annum package (basic salary + tronc tips) Plus a bonus scheme with opportunity to earn a further £4,000
At Barons Pubs we are keen that our Head Chefs are able to enjoy a work/life balance whilst successfully managing a busy kitchen that produces freshly cooked meals for all the family to enjoy. Being passionate about people is the foundation to our success! At Barons we are proud to serve great food and drink and deliver exceptional hospitality and customer service. We are looking to recruit a dedicated catering professional, who wants to work with a motivating, progressive and ever-evolving company.
We are supportive, inclusive, fast-paced and our goal is to achieve Operational Excellence through our passion for our teams and being proud to serve great food and drinks.
The dishes and specials on the menus are created by our food development team and change regularly; ensuring your kitchen team delivers our food to these tight specifications is an essential part of the role.
What we expect…
- You will drive standards and develop and motivate your kitchen team; leading by example and inspiring their thirst for success.
- You will lead by example; setting and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and consistency.
- You will manage effective kitchen controls to achieve good gross profit, efficient ordering and stock control, as well as driving excellent compliance and standards in health, hygiene and food safety.
- We are looking for a motivated Head Chef who will not only join the management team of the Pub but also the bigger Chef community within Barons; attending training workshops and team meetings.
- Our customers want a great experience every time they visit one of Barons Pubs and together with the FOH team, it’s your job to ensure that the customer’s expectations are not just met but exceeded every time.
What’s in it for you…
- A company culture to get excited about – empathetic and supportive, personal development plans, having a voice, and a focus on you having a work/life balance
- Flexible shift patterns
- Excellent training and professional development, including achieving a L4 Management Diploma, up to L3 Health & Safety and L3 Food Safety, First Aid, Training Skills...and much more
- Team building events, inspiring industry days out, trips to vineyards and breweries, Taste of London tickets, annual staff party and awards ceremony - all to celebrate success!
- Long-service gifts and treats - because we value our employees
- Meals whilst on duty to sample the menu and check consistency
- 50% off food when visiting one of our 10 sites
- Dedicated resources to support with your total Health and Wellbeing
- Safety shoes and first set of uniform provided
- Refer a Chef incentive - earn yourself £s
- We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
- NEST Pension contributions and 28 days holiday pay
