Job Description

Job Title: Head Chef

Location: The Faulkner, Hoole, Chester

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us:

The Faulkner is a vibrant, well-established gastropub located in the heart of Hoole, Chester. Known for our warm hospitality and quality food, we're passionate about creating memorable dining experiences that keep our guests coming back.

We're now looking for a talented and commercially-minded

Head Chef

to lead our kitchen team and take our food offering to the next level.

Key Responsibilities:

Menu Development:

Design and deliver a seasonal, creative menu that reflects our brand and appeals to our customers, balancing innovation with crowd-pleasing classics.

Gross Profit Management:

Ensure all dishes are costed accurately and consistently meet gross profit targets, through effective stock control, portion management, and supplier negotiations.

Kitchen Leadership:

Lead, manage and inspire a small team of chefs, ensuring high standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene at all times.

Stock & Ordering:

Oversee all aspects of stock management, ordering, and waste reduction, using your knowledge of margins to drive profitability.

Compliance & Safety:

Maintain all health & safety, food hygiene, and allergen regulations, keeping the kitchen fully compliant and audit-ready.

Collaboration:

Work closely with the General Manager and front-of-house team to ensure a seamless and efficient service.

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume gastropub or similar environment. Strong understanding of food costings, gross profit margins, and kitchen financials. Creative flair with a passion for delivering consistently excellent food. Excellent leadership and communication skills. A proactive and hands-on approach with strong attention to detail. Relevant food hygiene and safety qualifications.

What We Offer:

A supportive and professional working environment. Autonomy to shape the menu and drive your own ideas. Competitive salary and performance-related bonus structure. Opportunities for training and career development. Staff discounts and other benefits.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to bring your experience and creativity to a fantastic team in one of Chester's most-loved venues, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with a copy of your CV and a short cover note outlining why you're the right fit.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 38,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HCFaulkner
Expected start date: 30/06/2025