Head Chef, The Good Reader, Gastro Pub, N8

The Good Reader Pub & Kitchen

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
Independently operated Gastropub in Crouch End, N8
A brilliant opportunity for a strong Senior sous Chef ready for a first Head Chef role, or a hands-on Head Chef whos passionate about nurturing talent, working with quality suppliers and produce and creating delicious, elevated gastropub food throughout the seasons.
Having built on a brilliant level of success in our first two years of trading with up to £25k a week on food serving up to 300 roasts each Sunday, were looking for a positive, passionate and creative chef to help drive us to another level of trade. With midweek lunches, a Saturday brunch and some open fire cooking to be integrated asap were looking for a chef with broad experience to help us grow through this evolution and help drive us to a broader audience than that of our very busy local trade. Initially working with chef/owner Joe, the aim is to take over creative control for complete autonomy within 3 months in the kitchen. With 150 covers inside and a further 150 outside and manageable service levels through the week, we have a seasonally adjusting trade with autumn/winter being very busy in the 60 cover dining room and rest of the pub - this is a chance to take real ownership over time without stepping into a huge brigade operation. Hands on creative cooking for an ambitious, driven and chef to work with an adventurous appetite within our clientele.
You will lead a small kitchen team, drive standards, develop junior chefs, and help shape the next stage of the long term food offer. xwzovoh
What we are looking for:
Passionate, creative & organised leadership
Positive service leadership & management relationships
Great knowledge of the London Gastropub & restaurant scene
Broad experience across different kitchens - restaurants, gastro pubs and event work are all beneficial to our operation
Level 3 food safety, haccp, allergens & coshh as standard
Confident running of a small team & passion for nurturing talent
Passion for best of British pub food
Excellent work ethic
We have a creative and passionate team and are looking for someone who cares about excellent produce, keeping menu changes thriving and above all else, drives to very the core of delicious with every dish.