Head Chef - The Bradfield Plough

An exciting opportunity to lead the kitchen of a much-loved country pub

About The Bradfield Plough

The Bradfield Plough is a well-established, family-owned country pub in the beautiful and popular village of Bradfield, on the edge of Sheffield in the heart of the Peak District.

We’re proud to offer a warm, welcoming atmosphere alongside freshly prepared, high-quality food that celebrates the best of local produce and seasonal ingredients. As a much-loved village pub, we believe great food, genuine hospitality and a strong sense of community go hand in hand.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a passionate, talented and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and help us take our food offering to the next level.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who takes pride in their cooking, loves working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and wants to make their mark in a busy, well-regarded country pub.

You’ll take ownership of the kitchen, bringing creativity, consistency and organisation to everything you do. You’ll lead and develop your team, maintain exceptional standards and work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver a memorable experience for every guest.

We’re looking for someone who combines a genuine love of good food with strong leadership, commercial awareness and a passion for hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen: Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, from preparation and service to presentation and quality control.
• Create great food: Champion fresh, seasonal cooking, making the most of quality ingredients and local produce.
• Inspire your team: Lead, motivate and develop kitchen staff, creating a positive, supportive and high-performing working environment.
• Maintain high standards: Ensure consistency, excellent presentation and outstanding food quality across every service.
• Manage kitchen performance: Take responsibility for stock control, ordering, food costs, waste management and efficient kitchen operations.
• Champion food safety: Maintain excellent standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Deliver exceptional service: Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth, efficient service during busy periods and special events.
• Support events and functions: Plan and oversee food preparation and delivery for private functions and other special occasions.
• Develop and improve: Bring fresh ideas, creativity and enthusiasm to the menu, helping us continually improve what we offer our guests.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, or in a similar senior kitchen role.
• A genuine passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients and quality cooking.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate, train and develop a kitchen team.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage busy services and competing priorities.
• A sound understanding of stock control, food costs, ordering and kitchen profitability.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene, safety standards and best practice.
• A positive, hands-on approach and the ability to lead by example.
• A collaborative attitude, strong communication skills and a real passion for hospitality.

Formal culinary qualifications are welcome, but we value practical experience, a great attitude and a commitment to quality just as highly.

Why Join The Bradfield Plough?

This is your chance to join a well-established, family-owned pub with a fantastic village setting and a real appreciation for good food and genuine hospitality.

You’ll have the opportunity to put your own stamp on the kitchen, develop your team and play a key role in shaping the pub’s food offering and future success.

If you’re a passionate chef who takes pride in what they do and wants to be part of a welcoming, ambitious team, we’d love to hear from you.

Come and make your mark at The Bradfield Plough.

Pay: £18.00-£22.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Kitchen management: 4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person