Head Culinary Specialist

2 weeks ago


Dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom David Hutchings Full time

About David Hutchings

David Hutchings is a leading hospitality company that values excellence in every aspect of its operations. As a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, we are committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences to our customers.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Executive Chef to join our kitchen team at David Hutchings. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for leading the preparation and presentation of our menu items, ensuring that every dish meets our high standards of quality and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the kitchen team in the preparation and presentation of menu items, ensuring that every dish meets our high standards of quality and presentation.
  • Develop and implement new menu ideas and recipes, working closely with our culinary team to ensure that they are executed to perfection.
  • Manage kitchen inventory and supplies, ensuring that we have the necessary ingredients and equipment to meet our culinary needs.
  • Collaborate with our culinary team to ensure that our menu items are consistently prepared to our high standards.
  • Monitor and maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations.

What We Offer

  • A competitive hourly pay rate and a share of tips in addition to your hourly pay.
  • An early wage withdrawal scheme, allowing you to access your earnings quickly and easily.
  • A 25% discount on food and drink at David Hutchings Managed Houses.
  • A 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings.
  • Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham.
  • Sheps Hut discounts and special offers hub on 100's of high street shops and services.
  • Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform.
  • A company pension plan.
  • The opportunity to develop and move within our pubs, the Brewery & Support Office.
  • Flexible working hours.

About Us

David Hutchings is a leading hospitality company that values excellence in every aspect of its operations. As a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, we are committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences to our customers. We are an authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, and that has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills:

  • Working Together
  • Pride and Passion
  • Authenticity
  • Sheps Spirit

Why Join Us?

At David Hutchings, we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for career development, and we are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment. If you are a motivated and talented individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences, we would love to hear from you.


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