Job Description

About Us

Set in a characterful, heritage-rich environment, this venue is known for its warm hospitality, expertly curated wine selection, and seasonal British menus. The kitchen is central to everything we do, and we're looking for a Head Chef who can lead with passion, uphold high standards, and deliver consistently excellent food that complements a memorable guest experience.

What You'll Be Doing:

Kitchen Leadership

: Oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations, lead a motivated team, and deliver service with energy and consistency

Menu & Quality

: Maintain menus suited to a wide range of customers, ensuring quality, consistency, and presentation

Cost & Inventory Control

: Manage food costs, stock control, supplier relationships, and ordering systems

Compliance & Safety

: Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, licensing, and health & safety regulations

Team Development

: Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high standards and strong retention

Service Excellence

: Ensure food is prepped, cooked, and presented to high standards during busy service

Kitchen Standards

: Oversee cleanliness, organisation, and equipment care throughout the kitchen

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience as a Head Chef in hospitality or leisure environments Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and inspire a team Experience managing costs, stock, and supplier communications Great communication and calm problem-solving under pressure Strong knowledge of food safety and compliance Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays A passion for creating food that brings people together
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 37,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus Tips
Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking
Schedule:

Weekend availability
Work Location: In person