Head Chef

Job DescriptionSunday Times Best Places to Work + Tips + Profit Share + 60% off meals + Benefits + 5 days working - Career pathway....Hall & Woodhouse is the Dorset based brewer that owns over 170 high end pub restaurants and inns throughout the South of England. Founded in 1777 we are a family owned company that blends the best traditional values with a progressive and inclusive approach to business.We are looking to appoint a Relief Head Chef to support our pub kitchens in the Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex area. You will need to be experienced in a similar role in the managed pub sector and able to move between assignments staying away from home when necessary. Operating as relief cover as Head or Sous you will work in a variety of settings to ensure continuity and safeguard brand standards in the absence of the permanent team.Your rewards as Relief Head Chef in our kitchens:A sensible work life balance with 5 days working, consistent hours and excellent conditions£40K pa plus expensesA full package of lifestyle benefits covering pension, health, discounts and moreThe chance to lead a fabulous teams in an awesome business with sustainability at it's coreGreat job security with prospects for career development, within a Sunday Times Best Places to Work employerThe opportunity to transfer to a permanent location, subject to availability and suitabilityAll the support you need to succeedApply if you are:A highly organized and skilled Head Chef with experience in high end standard fayreSomeone that enjoys the buzz of working with new teams and in a variety of settingsA serious chef that cares - who is motivated and determined to achieve excellence with any teamDependable and resilient, able to keep calm and reasoned under pressure Competent in all aspects of kitchen administration A driver with access to independent transportAble to work to precise specifications for cooking and presentation, without deviationA kind and inspirational leader able to influence, motivate and develop the full potential of othersObsessive about food safety and hygiene standards and proactive about sustainabilityMobile with access to independent transport and willing to travel and stay away from homeSeeking an employer that recognizes and rewards commitment and talentPrevious experience and knowledge of leading operations in a managed branded pub service is essential. If you are a hands on senior chef and have the skills, drive and temperament to lead teams to produce consistent high quality, to specification, under time and volume pressure, apply today.kitchen manager, chef supervisor, sous, senior sous