Head Chef

HEAD CHEF

£40,200 – £46,600 per annum | Liss, Hampshire

A brand-new kitchen. A freshly refurbished pub. An opportunity to make your mark.

We're looking for a passionate, talented and ambitious Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a completely refurbished country pub in Liss, Hampshire.

With a brand-new, fully equipped kitchen and a fresh start for the business, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to put their own stamp on a food offering and build something to be genuinely proud of.

Our food philosophy is simple: great, honest pub food, done exceptionally well.

We're passionate about using quality ingredients, sourcing locally wherever possible and creating dishes that keep guests coming back. We're not looking to reinvent pub food, but we do want to deliver it brilliantly, with creativity, consistency and real attention to detail.

The pub also has fantastic potential for large events, private functions and special occasions, giving our kitchen team the opportunity to step outside the usual day-to-day menu, get creative and deliver something a little different.

We're part of a small but expanding independent group of 11 pubs across the local area. Each of our pubs has its own identity, and we believe in giving our teams the freedom to make their venues their own, while benefiting from the support, experience and opportunities that come with being part of a growing business.

What we're looking for

• An experienced Head Chef, or a strong Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
• Someone passionate about fresh food, seasonal ingredients and local suppliers.
• A confident leader who can recruit, develop and inspire a great kitchen team.
• A chef who understands the commercial side of running a successful kitchen, including GP, stock control and labour management.
• Someone organised, hands-on and equally comfortable delivering a busy Sunday roast as they are creating a bespoke menu for a large event.
• Above all, someone who takes genuine pride in the food they serve.

What we're offering

• £40,200 – £46,600 per annum, dependent on experience.
• A completely refurbished pub with a brand-new kitchen.
• The opportunity to shape the menus, food identity and kitchen operation.
• Creative freedom to develop seasonal specials, event menus and new ideas.
• The support of a growing, independent local pub group with 11 venues.
• The opportunity to grow your career as the company continues to expand.

We're looking for someone who wants more than just another Head Chef position. This is an opportunity to build a kitchen, establish a reputation and become a key part of an exciting new chapter for the pub.

Sound like your kind of kitchen? We'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £40,200.00-£46,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person