Head Chef

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role. About us: We’re looking for a Head Chef for our food-famous pub - The White Horse in Hascombe, near Godalming. We are a bustling community village pub that has a reputation for fantastic food and stunning service that extends well beyond the borders of the village. Our food is all about serving elevated seasonal dishes that showcase locally sourced produce, inspired by our countryside – we even have our own dry ager for beef! We’re looking for a Head Chef to put their stamp on the menu by writing recipes and creating dishes that will continue to improve our offer. Aside from writing recipes and ensuring the delivery of delectable dishes, you’ll be looking after health and safety, developing your team and looking after all aspects of kitchen management. If you’re all about elevated countryside classics, hearty dishes and showcasing seasonality in a premium pub environment then apply now! Come join our team in our journey to make the White Horse the go to pub in Surrey! We’ve got some exciting plans to bring the White Horse back to life and are looking for hard-working and friendly people to join our team and come on the journey with us. Anyone with a passion for hospitality and customer service will find a place here amongst our fantastic team. This 16th-century pub located in Hascombe in the stunning Surrey Hills boasts fresh, British seasonal food accompanied by a great range of local beers and an amazing wine list. Serving walking groups, locals, families and people traveling to see the hills there is never a dull moment in Hascombe. We can’t wait to welcome you for a drink with pals, a business lunch, or dinner with friends and family. Come in for a chat to find out more about where we are taking the pub and how you are going to fit in with those plans! What we offer our Head Chefs: Head Chefs get to have full autonomy to create your own menus and specials Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme and Development Programmes Access to regular culinary masterclasses covering topics such as Game, Butchery and Shellfish Access to inspirational food trips with our top quality suppliers Regular Chef Forums with other Head Chefs to inspire and develop Free meals 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels Share save Scheme Enhanced Company Pension Scheme 28 Days Holiday per year What we look for in a Head Chef: This role requires someone that can inspire a team, to bring out the potential and lead by example whilst being able to develop, cost and produce fresh seasonal menus for the variety of revenue streams within the business. Have experience championing excellent service through quality food either as a Head Chef or in the position of Sous Chef Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team Be an active hands-on team player with excellent communication skills Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times Be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams