Head Chef

About The Role

The Green Dragon is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen and become a key part of the team.

We are a busy, independent country pub with a strong focus on fresh, quality food, great service and a welcoming atmosphere. We are looking for a chef who takes pride in what they do, has high standards and enjoys being hands-on in the kitchen.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to take ownership of the kitchen, develop our food offering and work alongside the management team to continue to grow the business.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards of food, service and cleanliness.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, managing and motivating the kitchen team
• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Creating and developing menus that reflect the style of The Green Dragon and make the most of seasonal, quality ingredients
• Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and portion control
• Ensuring all dishes are prepared and served to the highest standard
• Managing food ordering, stock levels and kitchen costs
• Controlling food waste and maintaining strong gross profit margins
• Ensuring excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and health & safety standards
• Training and developing kitchen staff
• Managing kitchen rotas and ensuring appropriate staffing levels
• Working closely with the front-of-house and management teams to ensure smooth service
• Remaining calm and organised during busy services
• Bringing new ideas and creativity to the menu and overall food offering

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior kitchen role
• Is confident leading a kitchen team
• Has a genuine passion for good food and hospitality
• Takes pride in delivering consistently high standards
• Has excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Understands food costs, ordering and stock control
• Has a strong understanding of food hygiene and safety
• Is comfortable working in a busy pub or restaurant environment
• Can motivate a team while also being happy to get stuck in and lead by example
• Is creative and interested in developing menus and new dishes
• Has a positive attitude and takes pride in the reputation of the business

What We Offer

• £40,000 per year
• Full-time position
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Discounted or free food
• Opportunity to have genuine input into the kitchen and food offering
• A friendly, independent pub environment
• The opportunity to grow with an established and ambitious business

Experience

Chef: 3 years
Head Chef/Sous Chef experience: Essential
Cooking: 3 years

Driving licence: Essential

Apply

If you're an experienced chef looking for your next challenge and want the opportunity to take ownership of a kitchen, develop a food offering and be part of a great local pub, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a little information about yourself and your experience to:

[email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £36,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Experience:

• Chef: 3 years (preferred)
• Cooking: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person