Head Chef Gastro Pub

6 days ago

Newbury Berkshire, West Berkshire, United Kingdom Grosvenor Pubs & Inns Full time

Want to be part of our exciting new chapter at Grosvenor pubs and Inns?

We are looking for experienced Head Chef to at join our team at The Hare and Hounds in Newbury.

We have achieved a successful relaunch of our stunning community pub by bringing brilliant, memorable drinking and dining experiences, aiming to create a place for all the community to cherish and love. We are looking someone to help us continue that and more.

Annual salary of £38,000 to £43,000 per annum

Annual bonus based on agreed criteria and targeted results, paid annually

Share of gratuities circa £5,000 per annum, paid monthly

£500 retention bonus

Grosvenor Pubs and Inns offers a great menu with fine and hearty food created by our chefs from ethically sourced menus, and a variety of handpicked wines, beers and spirits perfectly poured by our bartenders, an extensive wine list and a range of beer and craft ales.

You will be an enthusiastic Head Chef who shares our passion for great food. You will be a strong and enthusiastic leader, leading from the front with proven capability of developing, managing and motivating kitchen teams.

This role will give you the opportunity to evolve the specials menu and exceed budgeted commercial expectations through a clear understanding of GP, P&L and labour costs.

You will work closely with the General Managers and company Directors as a key contributor to the success of the pubs.

You will also be key to ensuring a high level of quality fresh, local and seasonal food, to build the strength of our reputation and be first choice in our customers eyes.

Other support to our Head Chef

Private health care

3% maximum pension contribution

50% discount on food and 30% on drink in all Red Lion holdings pubs and inns

Increased annual leave through length of service.

Free meals on duty

Our new induction programme and Career Path offers structured development and career progression, supporting in being ready for new opportunities within a growing business.

Regular social events and familiarisation trips

Regular in-house team competitions and recognition awards

Involvement in our charity days and events

Refer a friend and earn up to £1,000

What we need from you

Apassionfor great food. We want our menu and specials to express real enthusiasm and love for the fresh ingredients and food

Successful leadership experience-motivating and developing others and to be able to create and shape a team together, retaining people and increasing team morale. You will do this through regular 1:1s and a structured appraisal system, understanding and recognising their development wants and needs to ensure the success of their progression within the business

Aguest focusedmindset. You will always strive to please them and exceed their expectations

Anexceptional level of communicationto ensure that you remain professional even under moments of pressure

Anhonest,dedicatedandhardworkingapproach

Enthusiasm. You will take real pride in achieving exceptional results

A greatsense of humour You will enjoy your work and the interaction you have with customers and your team members

Ambition and drive, being standards drivento achieve all operational standards and commercial targets

To be strongleaderand have theexperienceto ensure the whole pub operation runs smoothly

Engagementwith our local suppliers to develop trade

Strong commercial awarenessand a real interest in business trends within the pub industry with the ability to maximise profits and reduce costs

Health & safety awarealways, ensuring that health and safety procedures are maintained, monitored, and recorded correctly.

Adaptabilityto be able to work at our other sites within the group as required

Respectfor your colleagues and company equipment

To be able to maintain consistently exceptional levels ofcleanliness

Consistency. The ability to create great food always. Being able to set an excellent example to the rest of the kitchen team

Proficient in IT,with an understanding of spread sheets


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