'Top 5 Destination Pub in Suffolk & Cambridgeshire 2024' - Muddy Stilettos Awards 2024
Are you a self-motivated, hard-working and passionate Head Chef looking to join a growing kitchen team in our pub in the beautiful Suffolk countryside?
The Kettleburgh Chequers is a family-owned pub and restaurant in the Suffolk countryside and is the perfect spot for a meal out with the family or drinks with friends.
We have six beautiful guest rooms and two converted chalet-style caravans located in our amazing gardens. Enjoy wood-fired pizzas and watch the sunset over the river Deben with a glass of wine.
Our menu offers an exciting range of traditional and contemporary pub food which changes seasonally.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef to join our kitchen team to lead and manage our kitchen and our pizzeria teams.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Flexibility to create seasonal menus and lead a kitchen brigade
- Early finish on Sunday
- 28 days holiday
- Work place pension
- Live-in accommodation available for the right candidate
Main Purpose of the Job:
Responsible for all kitchen operations and maintaining a high standard of food, food hygiene and safety, and overall professionalism.
Reports to:
General Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead all kitchen operations including food preparation, cooking and service to an exceptional standard
Training and managing all kitchen team members
Create and foster a positive kitchen environment
Planning and executing seasonal menus
GP management and pricing
Stock management and ordering
Implementing and maintaining food hygiene and safety practices
Manage food safety documentation
Collaborate and communicate effectively with leadership team and front of house team
Maintain relationships with suppliers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Kitchen management: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
