Head Chef - Lovely Pubs

HeadChef - Baraset Barn, Stratford upon Avon

Package:up to £46,000/annum + tronc

BarasetBarn, an award-winning restaurant, bar and boutique hotel set in the idylliccountryside of Stratford-upon-Avon, is seeking an exceptional and innovativeHead Chef to lead our talented kitchen team.

AsHead Chef, you will be the driving force behind our culinary direction,developing creative, seasonal menus that celebrate fresh, locally sourcedingredients. You will manage all aspects of the kitchen, from overseeing dailyoperations and ensuring exceptional food quality to mentoring and developingyour team. Our menu highlights premium steaks, fresh seafood, and modernBritish dishes that complement our vibrant bar offerings.

What wecan offer you:

- Competitivesalary

- Shareof the Tronc

- Careerdevelopment within Lovely Pubs and beyond

- EmployeePension Scheme

- Learning& Development Programmes

Key Responsibilities:

• Curate innovative and seasonal menus while maintaining the highest standards of food presentation and quality.
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Manage stock, budgets, and supplier relationships efficiently to meet business targets.
• Uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards across the kitchen.

What welook for in a Head Chef

- Someone who will take pride in preparing fresh foodmade from seasonal, local ingredients.

• You should have great leadership skills.
• You'll thrive on the fast pace of the kitchen.
• You'll set yourself and others the very highest standards.
• Take full control of the food side of the business.
• A great communicator who can keep calm under pressure.

- A creative Head Chef who can bring new ideas andimplement new cooking techniques.

- Take pride in every successful service.

- A hygienequalification, excellent food knowledge and food safety awareness are allessential for this role.

Join us atBaraset Barn and play a key role in shaping an unforgettable dining experiencein one of Warwickshire's most stunning venues.