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Head Chef - The Archer, Rainworth Reports to: Hours: Type: Salary: Pub Manager 37.5 hours pw (over 5-days) Permanent £36-38k (doe) The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Summary Lead all aspects of the kitchen at The Archer, our community pub in Rainworth and live teaching venue for Landmarks Specialist College. You will be responsible for running the kitchen service, overseeing day to day operations and working alongside kitchen colleagues and learners to prepare fresh food from scratch to a consistently high standard. The pub must perform commercially, so you will help deliver a profitable kitchen that builds a reputation for food that is better than home cooked, using fresh ingredients sourced locally and from our own farm where appropriate. A key part of the role is teaching learners on programme how to work safely, confidently and professionally in a pub kitchen, helping them build the knowledge, routines and behaviours needed for employment in hospitality. About Landmarks and The Archer The Archer is Landmarks Specialist College’s community pub in Rainworth. It is a real working pub, serving seven days a week, where young adults with additional needs learn the skills, routines and professional behaviours needed to secure employment in the pub trade following their time at The Archer. Main responsibilities Lead the kitchen • Lead all aspects of kitchen delivery, ensuring a high quality fresh food offer that meets agreed GP, presentation, consistency and profitability standards • Maintain strong food safety systems, allergen control and HACCP, ensuring the kitchen remains inspection ready at all times Page 1 • Plan prep, organise and run kitchen service, allocate tasks and set clear standards for kitchen colleagues and learners working in the kitchen • Manage stock, ordering, waste, equipment upkeep and kitchen records efficiently and accurately Teach, coach and develop • Work closely with kitchen colleagues to develop a strong, supportive and well organised kitchen team through hands on coaching, direction and feedback • Teach learners on programme how to work in a pub kitchen, including food preparation, service routines, hygiene, safety, allergens, teamwork and professional conduct • Create a positive learning environment where learners can develop confidence, independence and employability skills through real kitchen practice Fresh food, menu and quality • Plan seasonal menus and specials using fresh ingredients, including produce and livestock from our own farm and other locally sourced ingredients where appropriate • Work with colleagues to review dishes, respond to customer feedback and build a strong reputation for food that is better than home cooked, fresh, appealing and commercially effective • Promote a fresh food culture that values sustainability, minimises waste and makes good use of local and college produced ingredients Compliance and administration • Carry out regular checks of hygiene, storage, equipment and documentation to maintain safe and effective kitchen practice • Keep training, audit and quality records up to date and report appropriately to the Pub Manager • Contribute to kitchen budgeting, cost control, profitability and planning for improvement Page 2 Person specification Qualifications Essential • Level 3 Food Safety (or willingness to achieve quickly) • Allergen awareness certification • A Level or equivalent vocational qualification in a cookery-related field Desirable • GCSE English and maths Experience Essential • Minimum 3 years working in a pub kitchen • Proven experience of leading, coaching or training kitchen staff, junior colleagues or apprentices • Menu development and delivery to GP targets Desirable • Minimum 3 years in a senior role within a fresh food commercial kitchen • Experience teaching or training young people or adults in a practical workplace setting Skills Essential • Calm and effective leadership with the ability to set standards and work productively with kitchen colleagues and learners • Strong knowledge of HACCP, allergens, food hygiene and day to day kitchen operations • Organised, reliable and disciplined, with strong time management and preparation skills • Ability to teach by example and break kitchen tasks down clearly for learners Desirable • Knowledge of fresh food purchasing, seasonal planning and local supplier opportunities Page 3 • Confidence supporting events, promotions or activities that showcase The Archer food offer Knowledge Essential • Current best practice in fresh food kitchens, including service standards, food safety and training on the job • Health and safety regulations relevant to catering Personal attributes Essential • Proud of fresh, from scratch cooking and committed to delivering food with a strong local reputation for quality • Patient, approachable and motivated to develop both colleagues and learners • Self starter who can lead from the front and work effectively as part of a wider team Other requirements • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed within published hours • Access to personal transport for travel between sites Holiday and benefits • Westfield Health Scheme after successful probation • Standard Life workplace pension • 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for 52-week employees) • 4 weekly published rotas • Training and development opportunities • Kitchen service 12-8 Monday to Saturday and until 6 on Sundays • 1 in 4 weekends off Safeguarding Landmarks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and to ensuring they are protected from abuse. Landmarks is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All offers of employment are subject to enhanced DBS checks that Landmarks deems satisfactory. Where eligible, checks against the children’s and adults’ barred lists will be undertaken. It is an offence to Page 4 apply for a role involving regulated activity with children if you are barred from such activity. How to apply and contact To find out more about working at Landmarks, visit our website and follow Landmarks Specialist College on Facebook. For queries or to discuss the role, contact the Licensee on 07974 190022 or email larrybrocklesby@landmarks.ac.uk. Page 5