Head Chef

Your role as Head Chef:

• Responsible for all food production ensuring that food is prepared to an exemplary standard
• Overall accountability for hygiene and health and safety within the kitchen
• Ensuring all team members are fully trained and aware of how food is stored, rotated and disposed of and monitoring their adherence
• To ensure that food and labour costs are effectively managed in order to achieve a strong food margin and labour within budget
• Responsible for the recruitment, training, coaching and development of the kitchen team to ensure the delivery of excellent food quality and guest satisfaction
• To train and coach the front of house team to ensure that they have a good knowledge of all menu items to so that our guest service is of the highest standards
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed by checking Food Safety and Health & Safety daily and Business Due Diligence on a weekly basis
• Complete daily and weekly stock checks and ensure that all invoices are processed daily and accounted for
• Input into menu development as required
  
  Currently a Head Chef with a background in a premium environment and passion for fresh food
• The ability to deliver to excellent standards in a fast paced and pressurised environment
• Leadership qualities including motivating your team through holding regular and engaging team meetings and briefs
• A role model and a vision to inspire the kitchen team
• Ability to deal with poor performers in a fair and constructive way
  
  The Eaton Oak is conveniently placed on the outskirts of St Neots in close proximity of the A1. After an extensive recent refurbishment we are now a beautiful family friendly everyday pub with quality accommodation.
We will provide you with a great package including:
• Competitive salary & bonus
• 28 days holiday
• Company Pension scheme
• Retail and beer discounts
• Refer a friend Bonus
• Meals on duty
• Cycle to work
• Employee assistance programme
• Benefits portal
• Career development programme
• Chef Whites
• Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team, We've been running pubs and brewing beer in the heart of Bedfordshire since 1876. We have over 130 leased and tenanted pubs and 31 managed pubs in the UK. We also have 17 sites in France, all bearing the Wells & Co. name.
At Wells & Co. we're focused on delivering experiences you'd recommend to friends.Whether you're interested in pubs, beer or food, there's sure to be a role with Wells & Co. that suits you. You just need to have a genuine passion for all things hospitality.We're a growing, evolving business that has retained the culture of a nurturing family. We work hard to promote succession and career growth, and are renowned for our comprehensive approach to training and career progession.These are some of the amazing benefits we offer:30% discount on your bill at our pubsPrivate HealthcareUniform & free meals on shiftDiscounts on gym membership and high street retailers