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Head Chef and Kitchen Manager
The Pack Saddle is an independent family run country Gastro pub with a very high standard of cuisine.
Throughout lock down we have completed a full refurbishment of the bar and restaurant giving the in coming Head Chef a fantastic blank canvas to work with and a opportunity to make a name for him/herself.

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic & passionate chef who has a big love for food and is keen to work with a venue that has very high long term aspirations.

Your responsibilities would be:

• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Construct menus suited to the venue, to a high standard and with fresh ideas
• Keeping all paperwork in order within HSE regulations and maintaining hygiene standards
• Managing a team of chefs and responsible for their training
• Organising a rota within a required budget
• Responsible for dealing with suppliers, negotiating prices & GP's
• To assist the owners in achieving long term goals

 Chef de Partie

We are looking for a chef de Partie who has a big love for food and is keen to work with a venue that has very high long term aspirations.

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes on all sections
• Managing and training any commis working with you
• Helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus
• Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins

Kitchen Porter

We are also looking for an experienced Kitchen Porter to assist the kitchen during busy service.

This position is full time or part time and comes with full training to those who wish to progress.