We are looking for a Chef / Sous Chef who will support and work together with our Head Chef and kitchen team. You’ll be involved in many aspects of kitchen operations whilst serving 2 bars with 2 different menus - from preparing, cooking, plating and delivering food service to managing stock levels and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy. You will be working with fresh produce to create our own recipes and dishes, using high-tech equipment in our focused and composed environment.
At the very least, you’ll bring great qualifications and experience of working in a commercial kitchen. Your level of experience will determine the level of appointment and remuneration. But you have to be honest, reliable and show us some pride in your work to date. You’ll also understand the flexibility needed to work in a fast-paced family business and be excited about the part you’ll play.
To be considered you’ll need:
Well-presented with a friendly personality
Passion for excellent food and service
Good skills and knowledge of cooking and food as a whole
Excellent communication and multi-tasking skills
Team-player mentality
Fast pace of work, while maintaining high quality standards
Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
Able to work effectively without close supervision
Leadership experience or potential - to manage the kitchen and team in the Head Chef’s absence
Get the basics right and there’s plenty of room to develop in the future. This could be our menu ideas, creativity, customer service, but most certainly the chance to develop yourself, with our full support. We're a thriving business, with new opportunities opening up as we grow.
We currently trade Wednesday to Sunday, we pride ourselves on offering a great work / life balance and the opportunity to be part of a strong, collegiate and friendly team.
We offer great benefits including, competitive pay, half-price meals, 20% discount at our Brewery and bars. Paid breaks, with a dedicated staff room with lockers!
We’re the King’s Head pub, part of the Chiltern Brewery family and established in 1455. Situated in the heart of Aylesbury, we’re steeped in tradition but with a modern kitchen and high-tech equipment. Our fabulously loyal clientele come here for the amazing range of local beers, ingredients all sourced locally, and pub food cooked from scratch and served to high restaurant standards.
If you think you can make the difference we need, then please apply. If we like what we see, we'll be straight back to you to arrange an initial chat.
YOU MUST ANSWER ALL THE APPLICATION QUESTIONS OR WE WON'T BE ABLE TO CONSIDER YOU FOR THE POSITION.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27000.00 - £33000.00 per annum gross + tips
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Chiltern Brewery Family Discount and other benefits
- Living Wage+ Employer
- Dedicated training
- Paid breaks
- Lovely staff room with lockers and changing facilities
- Best real ale pub with a great team and customer base
Work Schedule:
- Day shift
- Afternoon/Evening shift
- Weekends
- Bank & Other Holidays (except Christmas Day)
Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aylesbury HP20 2RW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- What draws you to work in The King’s Head’s kitchen?
- Are you 18 or over?
- We currently trade Wednesday to Sunday, including bank and other holidays. Are you available to work on those days?
- Are you available to work between the hours of 8am and 10pm?
Experience:
- Kitchen: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
