Head Chef

Head Chef - New Opening - Fresh Produce - Quality Modern British Gastro Pub - up to £50k + Bonus - Wanstead - London

In the heart of Wanstead you’ll find The George and Dragon, a proper local with excellent British pub food and a great range of craft beers. There’s regular live sport on the screens plus live music and social nights. With private rooms to host meetings, parties and other events, this is an amazing opportunity for a people and food focused Head Chef to spearhead our kitchen.

Our priority lies in quality seasonal British food, we source ingredients and produce from the best suppliers to bring you a great selection of British pub classics that won’t disappoint. Our gastro menu influenced by our chefs is perfect for every occasion and there’s always something on the menu for everyone.

You Are:

• An enthusiastic, dynamic and qualified Head Chef who is ready for a new challenge.
• Able to demonstrate your experience of working with fresh ingredients and seasonal menus.
• Able to demonstrate experience of working in a professional kitchen showing a clear understanding of Health and Safety.
• Able to show a proven track record of managing the kitchen and controlling stock and GP.
• Someone with a background of dealing with high volume.
• Able to show technical skill and attention to detail
• Able to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
• Confident in your communication skills and ability to lead and motivate their teams.
• Experienced in opening a new site is beneficial

We Offer:

• A competitive salary & bonus scheme

• Live-in accommodation is available
• Training and development
  
• Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner
  
• Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
  
• The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business – take ownership and Be Fearless
  
• Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere
  
• 28 days holiday 
  
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift
  
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  
• Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme and earn up to £1000 per successful referral
  
• Access your Wages anytime through Wagestream
  
• Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
  
• Cycle to work scheme