Head Chef

2 months ago


St Neots, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Wells & Co. Careers Full time

The Eaton Oak is conveniently placed on the outskirts of St Neots in close proximity of the A1. After an extensive recent refurbishment we are now a beautiful family friendly everyday pub with quality accommodation.


We will provide you with a great package including:

  • Competitive salary & bonus
  • 28 days holiday
  • Company Pension scheme
  • Retail and beer discounts
  • Refer a friend Bonus
  • Meals on duty
  • Cycle to work
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Benefits portal
  • Career development programme
  • Chef Whites
  • Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team


Your role as Head Chef:

  • Responsible for all food production ensuring that food is prepared to an exemplary standard
  • Overall accountability for hygiene and health and safety within the kitchen
  • Ensuring all team members are fully trained and aware of how food is stored, rotated and disposed of and monitoring their adherence
  • To ensure that food and labour costs are effectively managed in order to achieve a strong food margin and labour within budget
  • Responsible for the recruitment, training, coaching and development of the kitchen team to ensure the delivery of excellent food quality and guest satisfaction
  • To train and coach the front of house team to ensure that they have a good knowledge of all menu items to so that our guest service is of the highest standards
  • Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed by checking Food Safety and Health & Safety daily and Business Due Diligence on a weekly basis
  • Complete daily and weekly stock checks and ensure that all invoices are processed daily and accounted for
  • Input into menu development as required

What we are looking for:

  • Currently a Head Chef with a background in a premium environment and passion for fresh food
  • The ability to deliver to excellent standards in a fast paced and pressurised environment
  • Leadership qualities including motivating your team through holding regular and engaging team meetings and briefs
  • A role model and a vision to inspire the kitchen team
  • Ability to deal with poor performers in a fair and constructive way



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