An amazing opportunity has arisen for a passionate and skilled culinary pro to make their mark on the Olde Bell in Hurley and create the leading gastropub in the area!
Located in the beautiful Berkshire area, The Olde Bell is one of the oldest inns in England, dating back to 1135, and offers a fantastic backdrop for an enthusiastic Chef to deliver a locally inspired, high quality, and locally sourced restaurant concept. You would be given the unique opportunity to showcase your creativity and culinary flare, and to make it your pride and joy.
Importantly, we are looking for an experienced Chef who can successfully lead their team and deliver fantastic food, that is bursting with ideas, and who understands the demands of a busy kitchen. The Olde Bell includes a restaurant, cosy bar and lounge area, as well as a summer kitchen space, therefore offering lots of scope. Across the various areas, at its peak, the pub would be catering for up to 290 covers, therefore you can expect a busy kitchen!
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At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and always on the look out for new talent to join us on our journey...
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A OUS CHEF at THE OLDE BELL
What you'll be doing...
Reporting to the Head Chef, you can expect your working day to include the following:
- Showcasing your flare in the kitchen
- Focusing on making the food offering your own
- Leading your fantastic kitchen team
- Compliance with food, health and safety regulations
- Contribute to developing a passionate and skilled team
- To support the Senior Management by ensuring the efficient and effective running of the kitchen and team
- Delivering high volumes of high-quality food
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
We would love it if you
- Have a real passion for food and menu development
- Have previous experience of creating your own menus and concepts
- Have knowledge of health and safety issues (COSHH etc.), and the ability to train and develop your team in these areas.
- Team player and able to work in busy environments
- Eye for detail and the ability to use own initiative
- Please note, this role requires some flexibility with regards to working hours and willingness to work when required.
The rest is all down to your personality and attitude - we want someone who is willing to work hard and have fun!
WHAT WE OFFER
You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture...
- Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
- Extra days holiday for your birthday
- Flexible working arrangements
- Pension
- Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year
To learn more about our full benefits package, click here to watch our employee benefits video.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact careers@rbhmanagement.com .
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