Head Chef - The Running Horses Mickleham, SurreySalary - 62,000 per annum package£57k inc of Tronc£5k Bonus paid quarterlyPlus Share of Residual TroncLittle and Large Pub Company are looking for an exceptional and creative Head Chef for their award-winning pub, The Running Horses in Mickleham, Surrey.The ideal candidate will come from a strong Gastro Pub and restaurant background with a passion towork only with fresh ingredients and enjoy leading a kitchen to deliver great dishes enjoyed by all.The Running Horses is in the Top best country pubs by Sunday Times, In The good food Guide 2025 for their amazing Sunday roasts and is a much-loved Surrey institution.The pub was restored to its former glory by the Little and Large Pub Company and won the best pub in the UK award in the year 2023 and won Surrey best pub 2025 at Pub and Bar awards.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to work in an award-winning and critically acclaimed group.You will be working alongside our head of food to add your flare to Pub classics and new innovative more refined dishes to elevate our offering to a BIB and Rosette standard.We would love to hear from you if you possess the following qualificationsPrior experience as a Head Chef in a high-end restaurant or pubEnthusiastic, dynamic and ready for a new challenge.Experienced in handling high-volume service.Strong understanding of food trends and seasonal UK ingredientsA creative mindset with attention to detailProven capability to lead, train, and inspire a kitchen teamExperience in managing labour costs, scheduling, and staff rotasCompetence in finance, purchasing, menu pricing,controlling stock and GPFamiliarity with health and safety regulations, compliance, and procedures.Able to spot and resolve problems efficiently.We offer:An achievable, transparent bonus schemeSupport with BOH stock systems and GP trackersPension schemeTraining and developmentFree meals on dutyDiscounts including 30% of your food bill across all of our sitesAnnual staff partiesA tangible opportunity to progress your career with new openings in the future

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