Job Description

Food-Led Pub | Head Chef Position | Competitive Salary 37,000-38,000 per year | Work-Life Balance | Fresh, Locally Sourced Cuisine

Are you an experienced chef who thrives on leading a kitchen team and delivering outstanding fresh pub food? Our popular food-led pub is seeking a passionate, driven individual to take on the key role of Head Chef. Located in the heart of the community, this position offers you the chance to shape menus, champion quality ingredients, and support a positive, inclusive kitchen culture. If you love cooking, people, and the buzz of a busy kitchen, we want to hear from you!

Lead the Kitchen - Pub Head Chef Opportunity in a Busy, Food-Led Venue

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Step up as a culinary leader in our welcoming and vibrant pub environment. As Head Chef, you'll oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, inspire your team, and help create memorable dining experiences for guests. This full-time, permanent position offers a highly competitive salary and a healthy work-life balance with a stable, supportive employer.

Key Responsibilities - Kitchen Leadership & Menu Development

Manage, motivate, and mentor a skilled kitchen brigade, ensuring high standards of teamwork and professional growth for all staff. Design and execute appealing, seasonally inspired menus using fresh, locally sourced produce. Take full responsibility for food quality, consistency, presentation, and guest satisfaction in a high-volume pub setting. Oversee food ordering, supplier relationships, and effective stock rotation to maximize freshness and minimize waste. Maintain exceptional levels of food safety, allergen management, and kitchen hygiene, meeting all legal and company standards. Control kitchen costs and deliver on agreed GP targets, working closely with pub management to achieve commercial success. Champion a positive, inclusive kitchen culture, supporting training, wellbeing, and professional development.
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Who We're Looking For - Essential Skills & Experience for Pub Head Chef Jobs

Minimum 2 years' experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, ideally within busy, high-quality food-led pub or restaurant operations. Genuine passion for using fresh, seasonal ingredients and creating delicious pub classics and exciting specials. Strong leadership, communication, organisation, and team-building abilities. Keen attention to food cost, margins, and kitchen P&L management. Level 2 (or above) Food Safety & Hygiene certification (Allergen Awareness preferred). Hands-on, adaptable, and calm under pressure--ready to lead from the front, especially during busy service. Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement in a guest-focused hospitality environment.

What We Offer - Head Chef Benefits at Our Food-Led Pub

Highly competitive salary: 37,000 - 38,000 per year, dependent on experience Full-time, permanent role with a fair, manageable rota Supportive, forward-thinking team and workplace Menu input and creative freedom with fresh ingredients Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development Staff meals and discounts across multiple sites

How to Apply for the Head Chef Job at Our Pub

If you're a talented chef looking to take your next step as a Head Chef in a food-focused pub, we're keen to hear from you. Please submit your up-to-date resume outlining your experience and qualifications for this role. Suitable applicants will be contacted promptly for an initial discussion and interview.

Apply now to lead, inspire, and make your mark on our kitchen--and help shape the future of our popular food-led pub!