Head Chef - HarlowSalary: £40,000-£45,000 depending on experience + tipsLocation: HarlowJob Type: Full-timeDriving licence: Essential - own transport requiredWe are recruiting an experienced Head Chef for a popular gastro pub on the outskirts of Harlow.This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, hands-on chef to take full ownership of the kitchen and menu within a well-established venue with an excellent reputation.The pub focuses on fresh, seasonal food and locally sourced produce, with everything prepared in-house.The RoleAs Head Chef, you will lead a small kitchen team and work closely with the owners to develop the food offering and continually raise standards.Key responsibilities include:Menu planning and developmentManaging food costs, GP and budgetsOrdering and stock controlLeading, training and developing the kitchen teamMaintaining consistently high food quality and presentationEnsuring excellent food hygiene and health and safety standardsManaging kitchen operations and serviceSupporting functions and eventsMaintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchenContinually developing the food offering and customer experienceAbout YouThe ideal candidate will have:At least 2 years'' experience as a Head ChefExperience in a fresh food restaurant, gastro pub or similar establishmentA genuine passion for quality food and fresh produceStrong menu development and food cost control skillsExcellent knowledge of food hygiene and health and safetyExperience leading and ..... full job details .....