Head Chef

Head Chef

About us:

Are you looking for a job that is more than just a payslip Welcome to the herd.
The only real pub in Westfield with a warm and lively atmosphere is The Cows contagious. A busy and buzzy three-floor venue with views of the Olympic Park and London Stadium.
If youre bubbly smiley and have a passion for perfect service you are looking in the right place and we want YOU!
No two days are the same in the life of The Cow. As a member of the team you are responsible for providing exceptional customer experience mixing drinks and waiting on tables all with a smile.
Lets not forget the perks:
Great work-life balance.
28 Days Holiday Pay & Team Discounts
Tips & Tronc
Companys culture - Youngs is committed to sustainability & Career Pathways
Training & Development.
Join the Ramily!

Being a Head Chef at Youngs:

We believe every pub should be different. This means that youll be writing your own recipes that match the food vision of your business using fresh seasonal ingredients. The food vision could be all about showcasing local produce country pub classics seafood small plates and sharers dry-aged meat - each pub is different and its up to you as head chef to put your own creative stamp on that vision. We work with fresh seasonal produce so the menu should constantly evolve to showcase these fantastic ingredients when they are at their best. Premium fresh food crafted by skilled chefs in Premium Pubs .

What we offer ourHead Chefs:

• Head Chefs get to have full autonomy to createyour 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 Youngs Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Share save Scheme
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holiday per year

What we look for in aHead Chef:

This rolerequires someone that can inspire a team to bring out the potential and leadby example whilst being able to develop cost and produce fresh seasonal menusfor the variety of revenue streams within the business.

• Have experience championing excellent servicethrough quality food either as a Head Chef or in the position of Sous Chef
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developinga team
• Be an active hands-on team player withexcellent communication skills
• Be responsible and able to manage the kitchenstaff rota training and all health and safety effectively at all times
• Be able to demonstrate your creativity andability to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisationalskills necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP andlabour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving salesand delivering growth through engagement with both kitchen and front of houseteams