Head Chef - 2 Rosette Country Pub with Rooms Copy

Anglian Country Inns

Head Chef - 2 Rosette Country Pub with Rooms Copy

£50000

Anglian Country Inns, Letchworth, Hertfordshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 weeks ago, 23 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: fb5f9259166e4d56ada253e1c68faf45

Full Job Description

You are the leader and face of your kitchen from the day to day running to creating special memories for our guests. It's all about leading and inspiring your team every day, running a tight ship and keeping everyone safe whilst delivering our fresh, seasonal menus for our lovely 2 Rosette, country pub . Our kitchens are busy places so a level head, great organisation, delivered every time, with a smile, is the key to success.

What's the role?

  • Keep your team and guests safe at all times

  • Drive standards and knowledge to create food Wow moments for your guests

  • Be an ambassador of the Food Journey and exceed your guests' expectations

  • Communicate regularly and effectively with your team, General Manager and Operations Team

  • Build a working partnership with your General Manager to deliver your site and kitchen targets

  • Build and maintain relationships with our Product Partners

  • Supporting the General Manager in the day-to-day operational running of the site, from restaurant to hotel and events

  • Managing, developing and growing your team - being a great communicator

  • Taking responsibility for your role and thinking on your feet when needed

  • Being a great role model and setting the standards for our guests and team

  • Displaying the ACI values each and every day and working towards our company mission of 'making people happy'

    Why work for Anglian Country Inns?


  • Anglian Country Inns is an award winning family run business running for 25 years with 9 unique venues across East Anglia.

    ACI is rooted in a love of good food and warm hospitality. We won the Best Premium Food Offer at the National Publican Awards 2020 (the Oscars of the hospitality world) and our training and development program is leading the industry helping to shape Acorn Award Winning chefs.

    Our award-winning, family run pubs, restaurants and inns have an enviable reputation; for their great food, first class cocktails, premium wines and beers, punchy coffee, and most importantly, for our friendly, smiley, charming and knowledgeable staff.

    We want Anglian Country Inns to be fun and friendly places to work; where people love their jobs, feel happy and supported, and can enjoy helping us create the best possible experiences for our guests.

    Our Mission… Making People Happy

    Our Values…

    For us, it's all about the four 'F's: Family | Friends | Focus | Fun.

    Family…

    As a family business and believe in family values. We look out for every member of the team and treat everyone as we want to be treated ourselves. We work hard to create a workplace where everyone feels happy, supported and where people can develop and grow. We believe in people not numbers. Gender pay is important to us.

    Friends…

    We treat our guests like friends, always offering a warm welcome and committed to giving them the best experiences we can. We make a real effort to become part of the communities we serve, supporting local charities and forging strong, lasting relationships with local suppliers.

    Focus…

    We treat our guests like friends, always offering a warm welcome and committed to giving them the best experiences we can. We make a real effort to become part of the communities we serve, supporting local charities and forging strong, lasting relationships with local suppliers.

    Fun…

    We like to see smiling faces, and we know our guests do too, so we are always positive and have a sense of fun in all we do. We celebrate creativity and innovation and reward good ideas and excellent performance. We believe having fun is an intrinsic part of running a great business.

  • Generous discount across all ACI sites on both food and drink

  • Regular trips out to suppliers locally and internationally

  • Great share of tips and tronc

  • Bonus Scheme

  • Staff Accommodation available

  • Staff meals on shift

  • Rising Stars program for career progression within the company

  • Free gym membership

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • 'Live your life', charity day off each year

  • Wine at cost


  • Anglian Country Inns

    Anglian Country Inns is a family run business that first opened its doors over twenty seven years ago and now we have nine award winning establishments across East Anglia, a coffee shop and brewery to boot!

    If you think you have the relevant experience and want to join our friendly family please don't delay and apply today, ACI site food and drink discount
    Cut price bike:
    Matched pension
    Refer a friend bonus
    Trips out
    Wine at cost
    Gym membership for managers
    Free food & drink on shift
    A drink on us every Saturday
    'Live your life' charity day off each year
    We are looking for individuals to join our team who have a passion for creating memorable dining experiences and ultimately helping our mission of making people happy

    In return we will:

    reward and recognised your great work
    challenge and develop you
    look after you like family
    encourage you to develop and progress in your career
    celebrate your success
    And, importantly, have some fun whilst doing it