Job Description

Calling all passionate chefs - this one's for you!

If you're a hands-on, food-loving chef who thrives in a buzzing kitchen, we'd love to chat. We're The Crown Henlow, a proper gastro pub serving fresh, house-made food with big ambitions for 2025.

We're on the hunt for a Head Chef who's all about flavour, consistency, and keeping a kitchen running like a well-oiled machine. Someone who's happiest on the pass, leading a team, and making sure every dish hits the table just right.

What's in it for you?

A kitchen that loves fresh, house-made food - no shortcuts, just great ingredients The chance to lead from the front - this is a hands-on role, not a desk job A supportive team and the opportunity to help shape exciting menus and events A competitive salary plus one of the best tronc systems around, meaning you take home a fair share of the service charge on top of your pay Generous bonus potential based on performance and profitability - your hard work will be rewarded!

What we're looking for:

A skilled, confident chef who knows their way around a busy kitchen Passion for big flavours, fresh ingredients, and plating up with pride A leader who can motivate, train, and inspire the team Someone who understands food costs, GP%, and how to run a profitable kitchen A chef who takes pride in a clean, well-organised kitchen - because standards matter

Why us?

We care about great food and great service - no egos, no nonsense We're growing! 2025 is packed with events and exciting menus We pay fairly, treat our team well, and want you to enjoy coming to work We pride ourselves on fair hours for kitchen team and maintaining a good work life balance Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day so our chefs can enjoy the holidays!

Let's Talk

If you're a Head Chef who's got the skills, energy, and passion to take our kitchen forward, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Quarterly bonus Tips
Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount
Schedule:

Weekend availability
Work Location: In person