Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Are you looking for a new opportunity as a Head Chef in beautiful Dartmouth?

We are looking to recruit a Head Chef with a passion for food to join our team at The Floating Bridge, Coombe Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9PQ.

A bit about us…

Quality Inns of Gloucestershire Ltd are a family run pub group, with 15 sites across Gloucestershire and Devon. We are not a traditional chain and pride ourselves on the fact that each of our pubs are uniquely different, with an emphasis on serving good British homecooked food sourced locally, giving the customers everything they would expect at their local pub!

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have experience of cooking traditional British dishes, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to create and execute menus that fit with the traditional feel of The Floating Bridge. As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the kitchen, including staff supervision, menu planning, and maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, quality and presentation.

What Quality Inns can offer:

• Salary from £38-40,000 pa dependent on experience
• Discounts on food and accommodation to use at all Quality Inns Pubs, hotels, lodges, apartments & campsites in Gloucestershire & Devon.
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance [following 3 month probationary period]
• Holiday buy back scheme [2 weeks accrued holiday]
• Great opportunities to grow in your role and progress your career within Quality Inns of Glos Ltd.

What are we looking for from our Head Chef:

• Develop and implement menus that align with The Floating Bridge traditional feel.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and consistency.
• Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Manage stock and place orders with suppliers.
• Maintain strict hygiene and safety standards in compliance with health regulations.
• Monitor food costs and work within agreed GP's.
• Collaborate with the manager and front-of-house staff to ensure great service to customers.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years experience as a Head Chef in a traditional pub or managed house.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Creative and passionate about fresh locally sourced produce.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Due to the location of the pub, please consider a reliable way of commuting before applying as public transport can be inconsistent.

If you are a looking to join our team please get in touch!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dartmouth TQ6 9PQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Head Chef: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person