Head Chef - The Old Cock Inn - Harpenden, Hertfordshire
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Company Description
The Old Cock Inn is a delightful pub & restaurant in the heart of Harpenden, offering guests the added benefit of six boutique bedrooms. We have a stylish and cosy restaurant, a relaxed and informal bar area with a roaring log fire for the colder months, and our lovely terrace garden at the back. We’re what you might call a ‘proper pub’ serving a selection of real ales and craft beers, alongside an extensive wine, gin and spirit list.
Position
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
Requirements
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
Other information
We will provide you with a great package including:
Salary to £47,00028 days holiday
Company Pension scheme
Retail and beer discounts
Refer a friend Bonus 50% off meals on duty
Cycle to work
Employee Assistance programme
Benefits portal
Career development programme
Fun culture and great work life balance
Chef Whites
- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
