Head Chef – Established Busy Gastro Pub

Location: Kent
Salary: 45k plus Ttcon OTE 55,000
Role: Head Chef
Style: English and continental gastro pub food

We are looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a busy, food-led gastro pub in Kent.

This is one of the group’s busiest sites, with food sales reaching around £35,000 to £40,000 per week in summer and around £25,000 to £30,000 per week in winter.

The site has a strong local following, a large outdoor trading space, and a reputation for quality, consistency, and relaxed pub dining.

The menu has a mix of English and continental influences, with a focus on fresh produce, strong classics, and seasonal dishes that work well in a high-volume environment.

This role has become available due to internal progression, with the current chef moving into a more senior role within the group.

What you will be doing:

• Leading a busy gastro pub kitchen
• Managing high-volume services across seasonal peaks
• Keeping food quality and consistency high
• Supporting menu development with the senior food team
• Managing GP, labour, stock, ordering, and waste
• Training, developing, and motivating the kitchen team
• Working closely with the General Manager and wider leadership team
• Maintaining strong hygiene, health and safety, and compliance standards

What we are looking for:

• Experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Senior Sous Chef in a busy pub, gastro pub, or quality restaurant
• Strong volume experience
• A good understanding of fresh food and seasonal menus
• Commercial awareness around GP, labour, stock, and waste
• A calm and organised leadership style
• Someone who can develop a team and keep standards consistent
• A chef who enjoys proper pub food with quality behind it

This is a great opportunity for a chef who wants to take on a strong, established gastro pub in Kent, with big weekly food sales, a large outdoor trade, and genuine progression within the group.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more.