Head Chef

Company Description 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. 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
• £40,000 - £48,000 & Bonus
• 28 days holiday
• Company Pension scheme
• Retail and beer discounts
• Refer a friend Bonus
• 50% off food on shift
• Cycle to work
• Employee Assistance programme
• Benefits portal
• Career development programme
• Fun culture and great work life balance
• Chef Whites