Head Chef

1 month ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Wells & Co Full time
Head Chef - D'Parys - Bedford

D'Parys - our flagship pub, resides in the very town of our Grandfather's brewery. Serving up beers made from the local water, our charming and charismatic pub and hotel is nestled in Bedford's Victorian 'urban vista' of De Parys avenue. This magnificent site is nearby to the Bedford Park, bustling town centre, a short walk from the area's proudest landmark (the Bedford Embankment) and just a fifty-minute train ride to the country's capital.

Offering one of the town's most enviable outdoors spaces and 14 boutique guest rooms, locals and town visitors can dine al fresco, enjoy a tipple or two in the peaceful surroundings of our pub garden, or enjoy a staycation and certainly wouldn't know that they were sitting right at the vibrant heart of historic Bedford.


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
  • Stay up to date with seasonal produce availability to create menus based on what is freshest, abundant and value for money
  • Establish connections with local farmers, fishermen, and suppliers to ensure access to the best ingredients
  • Menu Development - create innovative, seasonal menus that showcase fresh ingredients & delight discerning diners
  • Quality Control - maintain rigorous standards to taste, texture, and consistency in every dish, every time
  • 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

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
  • Culinary Excellence - a deep understanding of high-quality ingredients, flavour profiles, and advanced preparation & cooking techniques
  • Attention to detail in plating and presentation to enhance aesthetics for a premium dining experience
  • A Collaborative approach - work closely with other kitchen staff, sommeliers, and front-of-house teams to deliver a seamless dining experience

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