Fulltime Head Chef & Senior Sous Chef

HEAD CHEF & SENIOR SOUS CHEF – FULL TIME

The Quarie Bar & Brasserie

Looking for a better work-life balance in hospitality?

The Quarie Bar & Brasserie in Hammond Park is looking for an experienced Head Chef and Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team.

We’re a busy, established venue with a strong local following, offering quality modern pub food in a fast-paced environment. We’re looking for chefs who take pride in what they do, enjoy leading a team and want to be part of a stable, supportive workplace.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full-time positions

• Genuine 4-day working week

• 3 days off each week

• Weekly pay

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Stable, long-term employment

• Supportive management team

• Established kitchen and experienced team

• Opportunity to have input into menus, specials and functions

• A busy venue with plenty of variety

HEAD CHEF

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Head Chef who can take ownership of the kitchen and lead the team with confidence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the kitchen team

• Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality and presentation

• Menu development, costing and implementation

• Developing weekly and seasonal specials

• Food cost and wage management

• Ordering, stock control and supplier management

• Kitchen rostering

• Training, mentoring and developing chefs and apprentices

• Function and event menu planning

• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and compliance standards

• Working closely with the venue manager to continually improve the food offering and kitchen operation

SENIOR SOUS CHEF

Our Senior Sous Chef will work closely with the Head Chef and play an important role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations

• Leading the kitchen and service in the Head Chef's absence

• Supervising and supporting the kitchen team

• Maintaining food quality, presentation and consistency

• Assisting with ordering, stock control and food costs

• Training and mentoring junior chefs

• Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards

• Contributing ideas for menus and specials

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for chefs who are:

• Qualified and experienced in a busy kitchen environment

• Reliable, organized and able to work under pressure

• Strong leaders with excellent communication skills

• Passionate about producing consistently great food

• Team-focused with a positive attitude

• Experienced with stock control, ordering and food costs

• Committed to maintaining high food safety and kitchen standards

Pub or high-volume restaurant experience will be highly regarded.

READY FOR A 4-DAY WORKING WEEK?

If you’re an experienced Head Chef or Sous Chef looking for a full-time role that offers career stability without working five or six days every week, we’d love to hear from you.

Full Time | 4-Day Working Week | Weekly Pay

Apply now with your resume and a brief introduction telling us about your experience.