Head Chef

Head Chef Gastro Pub - Fresh Food - High-Volume £55,000 + 20% Bonus

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Were looking for a hands-on, standards-driven Head Chef to lead a busy, fresh-food kitchen and inspire a talented brigade. If you love building teams, delivering consistent quality, and running a tight, well-organised operation, this is a role where you can truly make your mark.
The Role As Head Chef, youll take full ownership of the kitchen leading service, developing your team, and delivering food youre proud of. Youll drive high standards, maintain excellent food safety, and ensure every plate meets spec. Youll also shape menus, manage stock and GP, and work closely with the GM to keep service smooth and guests happy.
What Youll Be Doing Leading, coaching and developing the kitchen team
Running efficient, organised services in a high-volume environment
Creating seasonal menus, specs and costings
Managing stock, ordering, waste and GP
Ensuring top-tier food safety, hygiene and compliance
Working collaboratively with FOH to deliver great guest experiences
Maintaining a clean, safe, well-run kitchen at all times
What Were Looking For 2+ years experience as a Head Chef in a fresh-food, quality-led kitchen
Strong leadership skills, calm, organised, xwzovoh and great with people
Excellent food knowledge and creativity with menu development
Confident with cost control, budgeting and rota management
A role model for standards, safety and professionalism
If youre a Head Chef who leads from the front, develops people, and thrives in a fast-paced, fresh-food environment, wed love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to Scott today for more information.