Head Chef, Country Pub, East midlands, Live in
Head Chef, Country Pub, East midlands
A brilliant opportunity for a Head Chef who loves fresh food, runs a tight kitchen, and brings the right energy to a close team.
This is a well-regarded independent country pub
Not huge, Not tiny, Just busy enough to need a proper leader who can step in, take charge, and raise standards.
The role
- You will take full ownership of day-to-day kitchen running.
- You will work with a menu set by the company Executive Chef, plus the freedom to run weekly specials.
- You will lead a small team of 6.
- You will set the tone in the kitchen.
- Calm, organised, and professional.
- Great kitchen manager skills and on top of GP’s and kitchen financials
What you will do
- Lead from the front and keep service smooth
- Deliver fresh food menus to a consistent standard
- Create and run weekly specials
- Manage stock, GP, ordering, and stock takes to a high level
- Train, support, and develop your team
- Work closely with the Executive Chef and follow clear systems
What we need
- Strong kitchen management background
- Proven experience with fresh food menus
- You take stock control seriously and you are sharp with detail
- You lead with people skills and you build confidence in others
- You bring a personality that fits a modern, respectful culture
- You enjoy running a kitchen where standards matter
Pay:
Base up to £43,000 + tronc (circa £5,000) + Bonus up to 20%
Contracted to 48 hours there are options for 4 days on, 3 days off, Option to work 5 days if preferred and LIVE IN accommodation is available if you wanted to travel further afield or make the move permanent
Apply today
- Start: ASAP
- Duration: Perm
- Rate: £40k - 43k per year + 5k Tronc + Bonus
- Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Catering
- Recruiter: COREcruitment
- Tel: 00000
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: SCHCEASTM
- Posted: 2026-02-10 17:28:37 -
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