About This Role
Leading the kitchen and delivering exceptional food is the core of this Head Chef role at The Little John, a busy pub with rooms in Hathersage. This opportunity is for an ambitious, talented, and commercially minded chef ready to take ownership of the kitchen, inspire a team, and play a key role in the continued success of the business.
Responsibilities
- Build, motivate and develop a kitchen team that takes pride in its work and delivers consistently
- Work closely with the Executive Chef to develop, refine and implement seasonal menus that balance quality, creativity, guest expectations and commercial performance
- Take ownership of food quality, presentation, consistency and kitchen organisation
- Manage food GP, purchasing, stock control, waste and kitchen labour to deliver a successful, profitable operation
- Recruit, train and mentor chefs, creating an environment where talented people can develop and progress
- Lead from the front during busy services while ensuring food safety, hygiene and compliance standards are consistently maintained
- Work closely with the General Manager and Executive Chef to drive kitchen performance and contribute to the overall success of The Little John
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head Chef in a quality, high-volume pub, restaurant or similar hospitality environment
- A genuine passion for fresh ingredients, seasonal cooking and exceptional British pub food
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build a positive, accountable kitchen culture
- A sound understanding of food GP, menu costing, stock management and labour control
- The creativity and collaborative approach to work alongside the Executive Chef in developing and delivering outstanding menus
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to maintain standards throughout busy services
- A hands-on approach, a strong work ethic and pride in everything that leaves the kitchen
- Management experience: 4 years (preferred)
- Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (required)
- Reliably commute or plan to relocate to Hathersage S32 1DD before starting work (required)
Benefits
- Performance-related bonus
- Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced Executive Chef on menu development, food standards and continuous improvement
- Career development and progression within Northern Collective
- 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays
- Free meals on shift
- Northern Collective Team Rewards Card, including:
- 25% discount across all venues
- Early booking access for group events
- Wholesale pricing on wines, beers and spirits