Head Chef – Gastro Pub, Cheshire
About Us:
We're a growing hospitality group adding new sites every year, and this role is based at our flagship venue, known for its fresh, quality food. It's a great opportunity to join a business on an upward trajectory, with genuine scope to grow alongside it.
Your main responsibilities will include:
· Leading the kitchen team at a site currently doing 200-300 covers — a number that should really be coming from Sunday trade alone, so there's a clear opportunity to grow overall volume
· Overseeing all aspects of food preparation, using fresh, seasonal ingredients
· Developing menus that reflect a fresh food ethos and drive repeat custom
· Managing stock control, ordering and food cost within budget
· Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and compliance
· Recruiting, training and developing kitchen staff
Requirements or Skills:
· Proven experience as a Head Chef, ideally within a gastro pub or similar high-volume food-led venue
· A genuine passion for fresh food and seasonal menu development
· Strong leadership and team management skills
· Solid understanding of food safety, HACCP and kitchen compliance
· Experience managing budgets, food costs and stock control
Benefits:
· Salary £35,000 - £38,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
· Genuine opportunity for progression within a growing company
· A supportive, close-knit team
· The chance to make a real impact by helping shape the flagship site's future
We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.