Head Chef

Head Chef 

*Live-in can be available

About us:

Fancy working in a Castle? A ginormous pub with a massive garden, a terrace, 8 outside huts, a restaurant, an Orangery, and a cool bar. So we’re nearly like a real castle but without the moat and crocodiles!

We're looking for a dynamic Head Chef, someone that is passionate about delivering quality seasonal British food. You'll have a say in what you cook - our menus are unique to each businesses and put together by our Head Chef's alongside our GM's. 
We're looking for someone with fresh food experience who is great at getting the best out of their team to help drive our food offer to the next level! 

Just seconds away from Tooting Broadway station, The Castle attracts a wide demographic from all around the country.
Home to the Big London Bake and our famous Quiz night, there is always a reason to be here and each day is different. We offer comprehensive training and support whether you’re after a part-time job or full-time career within this wonderful industry and all staff are entitled to a 20% discount across Young's estate with other in-house perks too!

Apply now!

Nearest public transport – Tooting Broadway (Northern Line)

What we offer our Head Chefs:

• Head Chefs get to have full autonomy to create your own menus and specials
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme and Development Programmes
• Access to regular culinary masterclasses covering topics such as Game, Butchery and Shellfish
• Access to inspirational food trips with our top quality suppliers
• Regular Chef Forums with other Head Chefs to inspire and develop
• Free meals
• 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels
• Share save Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holiday per year

What we look for in a Head Chef:

This role requires someone that can inspire a team, to bring out the potential and lead by example whilst being able to develop, cost and produce fresh seasonal menus for the variety of revenue streams within the business.

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food either as a Head Chef or in the position of Sous Chef
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team
• Be an active hands-on team player with excellent communication skills
• Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
• Be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams

Head Chef 

*Live-in can be available

About us:

Fancy working in a Castle? A ginormous pub with a massive garden, a terrace, 8 outside huts, a restaurant, an Orangery, and a cool bar. So we’re nearly like a real castle but without the moat and crocodiles!

We're looking for a dynamic Head Chef, someone that is passionate about delivering quality seasonal British food. You'll have a say in what you cook - our menus are unique to each businesses and put together by our Head Chef's alongside our GM's. 
We're looking for someone with fresh food experience who is great at getting the best out of their team to help drive our food offer to the next level! 

Just seconds away from Tooting Broadway station, The Castle attracts a wide demographic from all around the country.
Home to the Big London Bake and our famous Quiz night, there is always a reason to be here and each day is different. We offer comprehensive training and support whether you’re after a part-time job or full-time career within this wonderful industry and all staff are entitled to a 20% discount across Young's estate with other in-house perks too!

Apply now!

Nearest public transport – Tooting Broadway (Northern Line)

What we offer our Head Chefs:

• Head Chefs get to have full autonomy to create your own menus and specials
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme and Development Programmes
• Access to regular culinary masterclasses covering topics such as Game, Butchery and Shellfish
• Access to inspirational food trips with our top quality suppliers
• Regular Chef Forums with other Head Chefs to inspire and develop
• Free meals
• 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels
• Share save Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holiday per year

What we look for in a Head Chef:

This role requires someone that can inspire a team, to bring out the potential and lead by example whilst being able to develop, cost and produce fresh seasonal menus for the variety of revenue streams within the business.

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food either as a Head Chef or in the position of Sous Chef
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team
• Be an active hands-on team player with excellent communication skills
• Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
• Be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams