Head Chef

1 week ago

Wokingham RG AU, United Kingdom Chalk Restaurants Full time £38,000 - £45,000 per year

Job description

Chalk Group is an independent and dynamic group of neighbourhood restaurants and bars open across Wokingham, Maidenhead, Farnborough and Aldershot. Each venue is unique, but all share the belief that meals should be enjoyed in casual, beautiful spaces and with service that is gracious and personal for all our guests.

Due to our exciting new venture opening in Dorset, our current Head Chef will be moving to manage the restaurant there. This means the Head Chef position at is now available again.

Located on 31 Broad Street, Chalk bustling dining room and friendly bar have been serving neighbourhood regulars since 2020. Chalk restaurant is as comfortable in the feeling of a purposeful daytime business meeting, catch up over a coffee with a friend or for an evening date, we call it an 'everyday affair'.

Our warm space and service is beyond attending to guests needs. Our team is absolutely focused on ensuring guests comfort and satisfaction while creating new stories and memories daily (as the neighbourhood and life evolve through the restaurant).

Chalk food menus showcase the best of the season from British farmers, fishermen, and producers with the warmth and generosity of traditional comfort food. Whether you're craving Full English Breakfast and a Bloody Mary, a Burger and a beer, a Roast Lamb Rump and a glass of red Bordeaux or Whole Lemon Sole with a refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, Chalk is famously open from breakfast till late, six day a week and until 4pm on Sundays for Roast.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a quality-driven restaurant or gastro pub

Passion for British cuisine, sustainability and seasonal produce

Strong leadership and organisational skills, able to support and motivate the brigade

Calm and confident under pressure, with an eye for detail

Ambition to grow with a forward-thinking hospitality group

What's on Offer

£38, £45,000.00 per year

Fresh, seasonal menus driven by local and foraged produce

Supportive kitchen culture with opportunities to progress within the group

Staff meals and company discounts

Annual bonus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £38,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Wokingham, RG40 1AU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Cooking: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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