Head Chef - WIRRAL, Merseyside Chef Job

Head Chef Opportunity - Premium Country Village Pubs Salary £23-£25K+ COMPETITIVE BONUS + BENEFITS We are a collection of individually designed village pubs who are market leaders in the industry. Due to our considerable success, we are due to double in size in the next 18 months and are able to offer some great career opportunities. Our pubs provide the winning combination of a unique drink range with carefully presented, freshly prepared, high quality, modern, British pub food. We also offer a superb range of daily specials. Our teams are passionate, energetic and driven with great product knowledge providing whole hearted hospitality to our guests. The Anchor An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Chef who is looking for a new challenge and would like to become part of an exciting new venture. We are due to take over the Anchor based in Irby, Wirral giving it a huge face lift by changing its current concept and converting it into a gastro style contemporary village pub.We are investing a large amount of capital into this new site, with the aim of being the envy of the local competitors, build a successful reputation within the local area and providing guests with whole hearted hospitality. The successful applicant will be a strong Head Chef with drive, ambition and entrepreneurial flair and has a keen desire to make their mark within the industry. Being part of a new opening is a hugely rewarding experience and great foundation for future development opportunities Who are we looking for? Our Head Chefs are passionate about the industry and keen to progress and develop within the company. We're looking for a Head Chef who can demonstrate they have exceptional experience running a high volume kitchen and have excellent communication and leadership abilities, in order to develop the team and to set a bench mark for others to follow. In order to fulfill this role you will have the following: * ¨ Have at least 1 year's experience of successfully managing a £10k minimum per week, high volume fresh food led kitchen, while consistently delivering the menu to a high standard * ¨ Has inspired and developed a team of 5+ people * ¨ Is able to produce daily specials that reflect seasonal changes and guests tastes * ¨ Able to enthuse the team about dishes and their provenance * ¨ Keeps up to date with dish and menu development within the fresh food market What's on offer? As a Head Chef we will give you the support and training you require with our Kitchen Manager Development Programme, to build your confidence and to help you take on bigger responsibilities as you grow. This will provide you with extensive training and development with the opportunity to advance your career in an environment that is fun, as well as challenging. You'll receive a competitive salary, bonus, Company benefits and 5 weeks holiday. Promoting people from within is something we are very passionate about and this is an opportunity not to be missed. Employer profile Village Pub and Kitchen is a collection of unique and beautifully restored pubs, offering a quality, modern dining experience at the heart of village life. With the support of a large PLC, each has built its reputation on providing a fresh food offer and top-drawer drinks, all served with a generous helping of good old-fashioned British hospitality. So, if you've got the necessary spark, talent and ambition this could be your biggest opportunity yet. Please apply for this position via our website by clicking on the following link: http://http://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/mandb/vms/brands/search/edit

Salary: £23,000-£28,000 ;