About The Role
Here at Honeycomb Houses, our Head Chefs are culinary creatives who lead the way in pioneering the production of the flavoursome dishes that our homes are famous for. If you believe you could lead one of our kitchens and engage the team to perform at their best then we are eager to welcome you into our friendly family.
The role of Head Chef is a big apron to fill and involves many responsibilities that help to keep our kitchens safe, sanitary, well stocked and serving up sensational dishes to our wonderful customers. Our ultimate candidate would have a flare for delivering high quality , a passion for perfection in their presentation and the ability to successfully perform under pressure.
In Your Position you will:
Achieving set food marginDelivering and maximizing company standardsSystems compliance company and legal -HCCAP, Allergen updates, COSHHAchieving budgeted payroll and margin targetsControlling daily costs and manage budgetsProactively solve problems and manage the kitchenContributing to menu development sessionsMentoring Kitchen team to deliver consistency and qualityTotal accountability for the day to day running of the serviceEnsuring correct stock and stock rotation in use at all timesMonitoring daily deliveries and goods inwardKitchen Maintenance reporting and solvingBeing the face of the kitchen in terms of customer visionLeading, developing and motivating the team
What we are looking for:
Be competent in working across all sections within the kitchenBe competent in opening and closing the kitchen safely.Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food is always the highest quality.Ensure the control levels of guest satisfaction are met, following specs for quality and operations within set food costs and on an ongoing basis.Support junior chefs during prep and service in their section.Build effective and constructive relationships, communicate clearly and professionally.
About Us
Honeycomb Houses is a family-run institution born-and-bred from our parent company, Brakspear, which came to life all the way back in 1779. Our philosophy is simple, we treat colleagues like family, guests as friends and pubs like homes. We are looking for a Head Chef to join our friendly and talented team at The Egypt Mill.
The maximum salary for this position (depending upon experience) is £50,000 per annum, plus tronc which is approximately £3,500 per annum, and bonus.
The Egypt Mill is a historic former watermill nestled in the scenic Stroud Valley, this unique 16th-century building has been beautifully restored and now houses a boutique inn. The property blends rustic charm with modern comfort, offering cozy accommodations, a stylish bar and restaurant, and picturesque gardens. Its riverside setting and rich industrial heritage make it a popular destination for weddings, weekend getaways, and countryside retreats.
Employee Benefits:Great Tronc50% off our boutique bedrooms and meals in our Honeycomb HousesFree Meals on dutyDevelopment programmes and progression opportunitiesAccess to our benefit portal, including 1000’s of discounts.Wellbeing hub and employee assistance programCompany pension schemeLearning and development platformMonthly recognition and reward programmesLength of service recognitionFantastic team parties and socialsFlexible working opportunitiesMost importantly, you will feel welcomed as part of the Honeycomb Houses family!
At Honeycomb Houses, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants….