Head Chef - Established Busy Gastro Pub

Head Chef – Established Busy Gastro Pub Location: Kent Salary: 45k plus Ttcon OTE 55,000 Role: Head Chef Style: English and continental gastro pub food

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
We are looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a busy, food-led gastro pub in Kent.
This is one of the group's busiest sites, with food sales reaching around £35,000 to £40,000 per week in summer and around £25,000 to £30,000 per week in winter.
The site has a strong local following, a large outdoor trading space, and a reputation for quality, consistency, and relaxed pub dining.
The menu has a mix of English and continental influences, with a focus on fresh produce, strong classics, and seasonal dishes that work well in a high-volume environment.
This role has become available due to internal progression, with the current chef moving into a more senior role within the group.
What you will be doing:
Leading a busy gastro pub kitchen
Managing high-volume services across seasonal peaks
Keeping food quality and consistency high
Supporting menu development with the senior food team
Managing GP, labour, stock, ordering, and waste
Training, developing, and motivating the kitchen team
Working closely with the General Manager and wider leadership team
Maintaining strong hygiene, health and safety, and compliance standards
What we are looking for:
Experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Senior Sous Chef in a busy pub, gastro pub, or quality restaurant
Strong volume experience
A good understanding of fresh food and seasonal menus
Commercial awareness around GP, labour, stock, and waste
A calm and organised leadership style
Someone who can develop a team and keep standards consistent
A chef who enjoys proper pub food with quality behind it
This is a great opportunity for a chef who wants to take on a strong, established gastro pub in Kent, with big weekly food sales, a large outdoor trade, and genuine progression within the group. xwzovoh
Apply today or get in touch to find out more.