Head Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
Head Chef - £32,000-£38,000 (£13ph + Tips (av £2.50ph) - 48 hour week - paid every hour worked)
Delicious, fresh carveries, exceptional pub classics and tempting desserts, our pubs cater for all tastes and it’s our Head Chefs who ensure that every dish that leaves the pass is cooked to spec, looks fantastic and tastes great. As Head Chef, you own your kitchen. Recruiting, mentoring and inspiring your brigade to deliver exceptional food.
With a superb selection of 4 stunning pubs all located around the Stockport area, Almond Family Pubs is a special place to work. 100% family owned, we are a close-knit team of people who are passionate about working in great pubs and delivering incredible customer service. Well know for our delicious carveries, tasty pub classics and great beers and wines, we think we are the cream of the crop. Come and join the family.
Join us and we can offer you benefits such as…
Competitive hourly pay plus excellent tips of up to £2.50 per hour- Flexible hours with great work/life balance
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Shift bonuses
- Manager recognition awards
- 50% off food for you and 3 others in any Almond pub
- Excellent training, development & progression opportunities
- Free food and drinks whilst on shift
- A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with a real family feel
- Regular team events and incentives
- Free parking
What we need from you…
- Drive quality and value that ensures great guest restaurant experiences.
- Ensure that all aspects of kitchen activity are co-ordinated to create a professional, safe, hygienic and cost-effective environment.
- Establish and use clear lines of communication within the kitchen operations and with food service staff
- Review wage cost and ensure staffing levels are at the appropriate levels to drive conversion
- Adhere strictly to food hygiene regulations according to FRESH, HACCP and EHO directives
- Comply with the Food Safety and Health and Safety procedures
- A passion for cooking and delivering perfectly cooked, delicious dishes.
- Able to cook to spec and an awareness of GP’s and budgets
- Great communication, ability to work as part of a team and an appetite to grow and develop
- Put our customers at the heart of everything you do
Apply now and become part of the family.
We endeavour to be a company that is inclusive to all people, from all backgrounds and we welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of your age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity. We believe this creates an environment where everyone, from any background, can thrive and be happy at work.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head Chef roles across Jolly Sailor's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Restaurants & Cafes.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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