Head Chef - The Egypt Mill
Posted 1 day 21 hours ago by Honeycombhouses
Here at Honeycomb Houses, our Head Chefs are culinary creatives who lead the way in pioneering the production of the flavoursome dishes that our homes are famous for. If you believe you could lead one of our kitchens and engage the team to perform at their best then we are eager to welcome you into our friendly family.
The role of Head Chef is a big apron to fill and involves many responsibilities that help to keep our kitchens safe, sanitary, well stocked and serving up sensational dishes to our wonderful customers. Our ultimate candidate would have a flare for delivering high quality, a passion for perfection in their presentation and the ability to successfully perform under pressure.
Responsibilities- Achieving set food margin
- Delivering and maximizing company standards
- Systems compliance company and legal - HCCAP, Allergen updates, COSHH
- Achieving budgeted payroll and margin targets
- Controlling daily costs and manage budgets
- Proactively solve problems and manage the kitchen
- Contributing to menu development sessions
- Mentoring Kitchen team to deliver consistency and quality
- Total accountability for the day to day running of the service
- Ensuring correct stock and stock rotation in use at all times
- Monitoring daily deliveries and goods inward
- Kitchen Maintenance reporting and solving
- Being the face of the kitchen in terms of customer vision
- Leading, developing and motivating the team
- Be competent in working across all sections within the kitchen
- Be competent in opening and closing the kitchen safely
- Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food is always the highest quality
- Ensure the control levels of guest satisfaction are met, following specs for quality and operations within set food costs and on an ongoing basis
- Support junior chefs during prep and service in their section
- Build effective and constructive relationships, communicate clearly and professionally
Honeycomb Houses is a family-run institution born-and-bred from our parent company, Brakspear, which came to life all the way back in 1779. Our philosophy is simple, we treat colleagues like family, guests as friends and pubs like homes. We are looking for a Head Chef to join our friendly and talented team at The Egypt Mill.
The maximum salary for this position (depending upon experience) is £50,000 per annum, plus tronc which is approximately £3,500 per annum, and bonus.
The Egypt Mill is a historic former watermill nestled in the scenic Stroud Valley, this unique 16th-century building has been beautifully restored and now houses a boutique inn. The property blends rustic charm with modern comfort, offering cozy accommodations, a stylish bar and restaurant, and picturesque gardens. Its riverside setting and rich industrial heritage make it a popular destination for weddings, weekend getaways, and countryside retreats.
Employee Benefits- Great Tronc
- 50% off our boutique bedrooms and meals in our Honeycomb Houses
- Free Meals on duty
- Development programmes and progression opportunities
- Access to our benefit portal, including 1000's of discounts
- Wellbeing hub and employee assistance program
- Company pension scheme
- Learning and development platform
- Monthly recognition and reward programmes
- Length of service recognition
- Fantastic team parties and socials
- Flexible working opportunities
- Most importantly, you will feel welcomed as part of the Honeycomb Houses family