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Head Chef (Kitchen Manager) – Fromebridge Mill, Whitminster
Company Description
Are you a passionate kitchen leader ready for your next challenge? We're searching for a talented Head Chef to join the team at the Fromebridge Mill.
Set beside the water in Whitminster, this beautiful country pub offers a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of character. Enjoy serving familiar yet innovative pub dishes in a setting that captures tradition, charm, and authenticity.
Join Pub & Dining, a collection of outstanding pubs and inns in beautiful British surroundings. Our perfect blend of traditional character, charm, and authenticity makes us a firm favourite for celebrating life’s most special moments.
Job Description
As a Head Chef, you’ll ensure seamless operations in the kitchen during busy service. Your responsibilities include:
- Leading and optimising team performance to maintain high-quality, timely meal service.
- Developing fresh strategies and decisions to enhance kitchen efficiency.
- Fostering teamwork and individuelle else maximising potential.
- Upholding strict hygiene and safety standards to protect both staff and customers.
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Qualifications & Requirements
You will bring to the role experience in:
- Managing a fast-paced kitchen, training, and leading a team that consistently exceeds expectations.
- Thriving under pressure, driving productivity, and maintaining peak performance.
- A sharp eye for presentation and taste, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards.
- Proven ability to adapt, innovate, and solve challenges in a dynamic work environment.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
✅ Guide and mentor a high-performing kitchen team. ✅ Maximise talent—recognise strengths and improve areas for growth. ✅ Lead decisions to enhance kitchen workflow and efficiency.
Service & Quality Assurance
✅ Deliver exceptional meals—each dish must be tasty, timely, and beautifully presented. ✅ Double-check standards—no dish leaves without your quality stamp.
Health, Safety & Compliance
✅ Ensure kitchen hygiene and safety compliance at all times. ✅Support a secure, welcoming environment for staff and guests.
What Makes This Role Special?
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Career Growth & Training
🚀 Competitive salary of £32,000 - £36,000, plus performance bonus. 📚 Weekly opportunities to advance your career through world-class training and development programs (as top traders’ apprenticeship provider). 🌟 Work across our network of exceptional pubs and inns.
Exceptional Benefits
🍽️ 33% staff discount (15% for your family) across all Pub & Dining brands. 🎉 50% discount at Greene King Inns and Hotels for you (25% for your guests). 🏥 Free Employee Assistance Program—mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support. 👶 Enhanced family-friendly maternity/paternity leave. 🌸 Menopause-Friendly Employer (supportive work environment for all). 💰 Refer a Friend: Earn up to £1,500 when your referral gets hired! 💳 Wagestream: Early salary access via a mobile app.
Extra Perks
💎 Retail discounts—up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive mobile offers (Three UK), and more.
Salary & Details
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 + Bonus Location: Fromebridge Mill (Whitminster, 06452)
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