What's the opportunity?
The Jolly Fenman is a welcoming, family-friendly pub in Sidcup, popular with locals, families and sports fans alike. With Sky Sports and TNT Sports showing the latest action, plus pool tables, darts and arcade games, there's always something happening.
Our spacious beer garden can accommodate over 200 customers, with heated cover to keep guests comfortable whatever the weather. Alongside our regular food menu, we also cater for buffets and wakes, giving our kitchen team the opportunity to deliver food for a range of occasions and create a welcoming experience for guests when it matters most.
As Kitchen Manager / Head Chef, you'll take ownership of the kitchen, lead from the front and help drive the success of our food offer.
You'll be responsible for:
Leading your team: Motivate, coach and develop your kitchen team, creating a positive environment where everyone can do their best work.
Delivering great food: Ensure every dish is prepared to a consistently high standard, from hearty pub classics and seasonal favourites to indulgent desserts.
Catering for every occasion: Organise and deliver quality buffet food for wakes and other gatherings, ensuring everything runs smoothly and guests are well looked after.
Managing a busy kitchen: Plan ahead, organise prep and service, and make sure the kitchen is ready for busy periods and special bookings.
Taking control of costs: Manage stock, ordering, waste, labour and food costs to support strong commercial performance.
Maintaining high standards: Ensure food safety, allergen management and kitchen compliance are always a priority.
Working as one team: Partner with the General Manager and front-of-house team to deliver a great guest experience and identify opportunities to grow food sales.
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