Head Chef - The Ring O’Bells, West Kirby, CH48 7HE
Salary – OTE £51,500 per annum
The Ring O’Bells is a village pub full of character and charm, situated in the ‘old village’ of West Kirby, a stone’s throw from its marine lake and bustling town centre. It has recently undergone a major restoration and has quickly gained a great reputation for its fresh, interesting seasonal food. Our constantly evolving menu serves a few well-loved classics alongside dishes created by our team of chefs, these dishes tending to be seasonal, and a little more interesting, taking influence from all over. We are now seeking a talented and passionate individual to lead our talented team in the kitchen, and take up the reins of the engine room of the pub.
What we’re looking for….
A HEAD CHEF with a passion for working with great fresh ingredients from local suppliers, a passion for leading and developing a great team, and above all else, a passion for cooking great fresh imaginative dishes for the great folks of West Kirby.
With us, you’ll have plenty of autonomy in how you run your kitchen, in the design of your menus, and building of your team. So, you’re going to need creativity, plenty of experience to pull on, but also an ability to ensure the kitchen is profitable. Achieving this through hitting margin targets, designing dishes that can be delivered consistently, via efficient and effective rotas. We’ll be on hand to guide and support where necessary, with an experienced central support team, but you’ll be the one on the ground.
AS HEAD CHEF:
* Your primary focus will be designing and producing a consistent, high quality, freshly prepared daily menu.
* You will be expected to build relationships with local suppliers, sourcing and negotiating for the best produce.
* An essential and vital element of the job is kitchen management; hitting and maintaining margins & wage percentages consistently, to ensure the team get their healthy bonuses. Whilst ensuring we’re doing that in a safe way, complying with all group and national food safety standards.
* You will lead and bring on a team of chefs, creating an enjoyable & professional environment for both the kitchen and front of house team.
A genuine love of food and the industry, an attention to detail, and experience of a busy high-volume kitchen producing quality fresh food at head chef or senior sous level are all essential for this role.
What’s in it for you:
* A highly competitive salary
* Very generous bonus scheme
* Full company sick pay
* Enhanced company maternity pay
* Guaranteed Christmas day off each year to enjoy with your family and friends
* Flexible working hours to assist with healthy work life balance
* Brand new fully refurbished commercial kitchen
* Discounted food rates - up to 50% off at all company sites
* Discounted accommodation rates – up to 50% off at all company sites
* Access to confidential and expert health & well-being, financial and legal advice through our Employee Assistance Programme
* Up to £1500 for referring a friend to join our team
* Long service rewards and annual recognition
* Christmas staff social event – celebrate the festive season with your work friends on us
Who we are:
* A family run company with ten pubs across the Wirral, North & Mid Wales areas, who take great pride in each one and their teams who make them tick.
* A company who genuinely believes in treating everyone equally & having a genuine concern for the happiness and well-being of every single member of our teams.
* A company who strives to put their pubs at the heart of their communities and improving those places by being there.
* Stange & Co are accredited by Investors in People.
* A company whose aim is ‘to improve people’s lives, by striving to run great pubs’
To apply:
If you are interested in joining our team please send a copy of your CV and a covering note telling us a little about yourself that might not be in your CV, to Andy Graham (General Manager).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £51,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Experience:
* Chef: 8 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ROB Head Chef
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