Competitive Salary - According to Experience
About Us
The Blue Bell is a thriving community-owned pub at the heart of Stoke Ferry. Renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, home-cooked food, and commitment to supporting local breweries, having recently been awarded pub of the year by the West Norfolk branch of CAMRA. More than just a pub, The Blue Bell is a hub for the local community, hosting events, celebrations, and gatherings that bring people together.
Job Overview
We are now looking for an enthusiastic and talented Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help drive the next stage of our food offering. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, have previous experience of running a busy kitchen and have a passion for delivering good honest pub food.
What you'll be doing:
- Creating and delivering seasonal menus and daily specials
- Preparing and cooking high-quality home-cooked food
- Managing stock, ordering, suppliers, food and labour costs
- Leading and developing a small kitchen team
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards
- Supporting community events and private functions
- Working closely with the Front of House Manager to ensure the delivery of excellent customer service
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience running or working independently in a busy pub, restaurant, or hospitality kitchen
- Is passionate about producing quality food and great customer experiences
- Has strong organisational and leadership skills
- Understand food costings, stock control, and kitchen management
- Holds a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent)
- Has a current full drivers licence (as public transport is limited)
Why join us?
- Be part of a successful and friendly community pub
- Have the freedom to influence menus and food offerings
- Work within a supportive team environment
- Play a key role in a pub that is at the heart of its local community
If you're a talented chef looking for an opportunity to make your mark in a popular community pub, we'd love to hear from you. We are happy to meet for an informal chat so that we can show you around our Community Pub and meet some of our wonderful staff, volunteers and customers.
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
