10/05/2021
Perfect position for a creative and innovative chef who wants to lead from the front, running a kitchen that creates delicious food which you and your team can be proud of!
The Hengist Group based in Aylesford, Kent is a fast paced growing business, with six catering businesses from fine dining, great food led pubs and a premium outside catering arm, all award winning. We are passionate about the food, the service and the people!
This role is for Head Chef at The Chequers Inn in Aylesford, ME20 postcode. We pride ourselves in giving our chefs the freedom to create awesome, seasonal dishes using fresh and local ingredients, to let your creativity shine.
We are looking for a the perfect person to join and lead the kitchen side of the family.
You will be:
- A great team leader, managing your team, maintaining great working ethics and morale throughout the group. Needless to say, you will work well under pressure.
- Passionate about everything you touch, turning raw ingredients into a hearty delicious plate of food which our customers love. Coaching your understudies to do the same with the gift of training skills.
- A mathematician, full understanding of GP’s, wastage and how to maximise on all profit areas within your business, implementing these always.
- Safety & hygiene conscious in all aspects of the business, up to date on COSH and HACCP with a current Health & Hygiene certificate.
What’s in it for you?
- The chance to work for a growing family owned business. An award winning pub which is the heart of the community.
- Access to industry leading training and personal development.
- A competitive salary, pension and full contract.
- Although we work hard and play hard, your days off are your own. Good holiday and maternity/paternity structure.
- A business who cares about you. We offer an Employee Training Program and a brigade of chefs and executives to support you.
- Staff parties, events, training courses and much more!
If this feels like the perfect role for you, please send a covering letter and CV to [email protected]
Please note this is a live out position and no accommodation is provided.
Look forward to talking to you soon. Ali