Job Title: Head Chef - Pub Job Term: Permanent Location: South Shields, Tyne on Wear Salary: £17 per hour Hours: 40 hours a week Live in: No Job Number: 24-00217 This family-run pub nestled in the heart of South Shields, pride themselves on serving hearty, home-cooked meals made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. They are known for their warm, welcoming atmosphere and commitment to quality food. As they continue to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and uphold our reputation for exceptional pub classics and innovative seasonal dishes. As Head Chef you will be expected to understand and have experience in producing costings, working with local and seasonal produce and liaising with suppliers. You must have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team. The successful candidate will have an eye for detail and a passion for quality fresh food, as well as having an excellent knowledge of current food trends and cooking techniques. What we need from you? A minimum of 2 years experience as Sous Chef or Head Chef in a similar dining pub. Competent in creating innovative dishes. Experience in menu costing, with a solid understanding of how to control wastage. Food Hygiene & Health & Safety knowledge & certificates. Ability to prioritise & manage workloads, to effectively cope with pressured & high volume service. A solid understanding of stock management. Have enthusiasm to empower & develop your team through mentoring & training at all levels. Have an eye for detail & a passion for making dishes look almost as good as they taste. Be a driven individual, always striving to improve & move the business forward. Be passionate about great tasting quality fresh food both in & out of work. Be flexible & display a proactive, 'Can Do' attitude. Apply for this position below (You must be eligible to work in the UK)