Head Chef
The Plough, Elstree
Full Time | Competitive Salary | Bonus Opportunities
We're looking for an experienced, passionate and hands on Head Chef to lead the kitchen at The Plough, Elstree.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef who enjoys creating consistently high quality food, leading from the front and building a motivated kitchen team. We're looking for someone who takes pride in every plate, thrives in a busy service and has the leadership skills to develop people and drive standards.
What you'll be doing
- Leading and inspiring the kitchen team every day
- Delivering consistently high quality food and presentation
- Managing food GP, stock control and ordering
- Recruiting, training and developing the kitchen team
- Maintaining exceptional food safety and hygiene standards
- Working closely with the management team to continue growing the business
- Driving efficiency while never compromising on quality
We're looking for someone who has
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef ready for the next step
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- A passion for fresh food and high standards
- Experience managing food costs, labour and stock control
- A calm approach under pressure and a positive attitude
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Performance related bonus opportunities
- Staff discount across our venues
- Ongoing training and development
- The opportunity to make your mark within a growing family run pub company
- A supportive management team that values quality, creativity and teamwork
If you're ready to lead a passionate kitchen team and help deliver one of Hertfordshire's favourite pub dining experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
