We're on the hunt for a Head Chef for our independent neighbourhood Pub -  The Bull in Wanstead.

We're looking for The Bull’s new Head Chef to join our fantastic team at our independent neighbourhood pub and lead in the delivery of our fresh, seasonal, delicious food offering.

Do you believe in fresh produce? Cooked to order? Do you have a passion for producing flavoursome pub food? Eager to train and develop your team? Keen to input into our seasonal menu? We’d love to hear from you.

Come and be part of an excellent working environment and lead the delivery of our seasonal menu dishes from the best ingredients (no additives or preservatives in our kitchens!)

About The Bull in Wanstead

The Bull in Wanstead, is a beautiful, listed building and a former bank. The Bull has a rich history and has been a huge part of the local community.

A pub full of character, it boasts a first floor private room alongside an epic garden that's currently undergoing significant investment and relaunches at the end of May with a new, bold, fun outdoor food concept.

The Bull is located on Wanstead High Street, 100 yards from Wanstead Tube Station, so also offers a great commute and it prides itself on being a real community pub.

The Bull is part of Livelyhood pub group, an established London based owner, creator, and operator of inviting and independent neighbourhood pubs.

Who are Livelyhood?

Livelyhood is an established, growing London based owner, creator & operator of modern, inviting & independent neighbourhood modern local pubs. Hospitality is in our soul. We are committed. We have fun.

Food is at the heart of what we do. We’re not “Gastro” as such – but we believe in fresh produce, cooked to order, as tasty as we can make it.

We currently have 7 independent, inviting modern locals in London

You’ll find us in Crystal Palace (The Faber Fox), Balham (The Regent), Wimbledon (The Old Frizzle), Wanstead (The Bull), Clapham South (The Perky Nel), Bromley South (The Artful Duke) & Elephant and Castle (The Rosy Hue).

In addition to The Bull garden investment, we' re also investing in other sites and developing a new Livelyhood brand, so this is a brilliant chance for the right people to join us and be a key part of our growth.

What's on our minds?

We are all about fun, loving our London communities, we're passionate about dogs, new products, focusing on sustainability and we are super proud of our close, active relationships with our charity partners - The BigKid Foundation, The Licensed Trade Charity & Only A Pavement Away.

Who are you?

If you're already liking the sound of us, you're already our kind of person. Throw in your passion for consistent, flavoursome, fresh food, clear communication skills, good organisational skills, high kitchen standards, strong work ethic and your in-depth knowledge of H & S and HACCP and you'll have us at hello!

Previous Experience in a Head Chef position preferred but if you have fresh food experience in a £10k+ food sales venue and you're ready to make the step up into the Head Chef role, we certainly want to hear from you.

Our Head Chef will lead in the delivery of Livelyhood’s fresh food offering that has our five Lively Ways (values) of Authentic, Daring, People, Lively and Sustainable at its very heart.

About Our Head Chef Role

Our ideal Head Chef will:

· Enjoy leading & developing their back of house team

· Have previous Head Chef/Senior Sous Chef experience in a busy kitchen

· Manage daily food ordering, production, and service, maintaining high standards.

· Cook great, tasty food so that people keep coming back for more.

· Comply with our food standards and guidelines.

· Comply with Health & Safety policies & procedures

· Manage supplier ordering and maintain correct stock levels

· Thrive on the chance to show their creativity, creating specials & inputting into our fresh, seasonal menus

-Love working in independent businesses. We get stuff done quickly and celebrate our people

What we are offering

• A competitive salary £42k - £45k based on your experience

• Additional tronc payments – currently tracking in region of £3k per year making OTE £45k- 48k

• Additional Head Chef bonus plan - £1.5k per quarter based on KPI performance

• Excellent, supportive working environment with 45 hours working weeks our norm

• Milestone rewards and recognition scheme - starts when you celebrate 6 months with us and keeps going!

• 40% food and drink discount for you and 3 guests valid in all sites from day 1

• Hospitality and retail discounts via our partnership with Hospitality Rewards

• Access to 35% of your earnt pay on demand giving your financial flexibility

• Wellbeing focused employer– with employee assistance support available

And the chance to be part of a great team of people, in a venue to be proud of.

We will be considering applications as they arrive, so please don't delay in submitting your application

All applicants will require a UK bank account and proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.