Chef Work, Jobs in Buntingford (with Salaries)

Head Chef
Peppermill Bar & Kitchen —Buntingford
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Management
- Cooking
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
8d
Chef
Pub & Social - BRA_202 —Flitwick
- Part-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Chef - Alternate Weekends - 9 am to 2 pm (FRCH)
Savills Catering —Bishop's Stortford
- £15 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Chef Trainer
The Opportunity Provider —Cambridge
- From £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Google Suite
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply
12d
Cook/Chef
Falcon House Residential Home —Bishop's Stortford
- £13.75 - £14.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Head Prep Chef (Pitmaster)
Hickory's Smokehouse —Cambridge
- Up to £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- School
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d
Chef de Partie
Acorn Pubs —Royston
- Up to £17 an hour
- Cooking
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Grill Chef
Hickory's Smokehouse —Letchworth
- Up to £16.11 an hour
- Full-time
- School
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Chef de Partie
Hickory's Smokehouse —Letchworth
- Up to £16.11 an hour
- Full-time
- School
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Chef
Heritage - BRA_208 —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Chef up to £20ph
Metro Pub Co - BRA_302 —Grantchester
- Up to £20 an hour
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Chef
Hemel Hempstead Garden Centre —Hemel Hempstead
- Temporary
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- In-person
- Employee discount
Quick apply
6d
Head Chef
Odyssey Knebworth Ltd —Stevenage
- £38,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Quick apply
5d
Chef
Sodexo —Royston
- £14 - £16 an hour
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
Chef
Sanctuary Supported Living —Barnet
- £17.26 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Head Chef
The Crown Aston End —Stevenage
- From £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Leadership
Quick apply
9d
Chef de Partie
The Red Cow —Royston
- From £32,300 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
Head Chef
Connaught Care Limited —Bishop's Stortford
- £24 an hour
- Cooking
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
11d
Casual Chef
TLC Care —Cambridge
- Part-time
- Nursing home
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Daytime Chef (Brunch Kitchen)
Batch Fifty Two —Baldock
- £11 - £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Bakery
- In-person
- Café
- Employee discount
Quick apply
11d

I want to receive the latest job alerts for chef in buntingford

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Head Chef

Peppermill Bar & Kitchen
Buntingford

Quick apply

Job details

Full-time
£45,000 - £50,000 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Discounted or free food
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Management
Cooking
English
Organisational skills
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Head Chef

The Peppermill Bar & Kitchen, Buntingford, Hertfordshire
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 + generous tips

The Peppermill Bar & Kitchen is an independent small plates restaurant in the heart of Buntingford, Hertfordshire, renowned for exceptional food, warm hospitality and a passion for locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.

We're looking for an ambitious and talented Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and help shape the next chapter of The Peppermill. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who thrives in a quality-driven environment, enjoys leading from the front and is passionate about creating outstanding dishes using the very best fresh produce.

Working closely with the owners, you'll have the opportunity to influence seasonal menus, inspire your team and play a key role in maintaining the reputation that has made The Peppermill a favourite destination for both locals and visitors.

What's on Offer

£45,000–£50,000 basic salary
Generous tips in addition to salary
Wednesday to Sunday working pattern
48-hour contract
Closed every Monday and Tuesday, offering an excellent work-life balance
Creative freedom to develop seasonal menus and specials
The opportunity to be part of a respected, ambitious independent restaurant with a loyal customer base
A supportive, hands-on ownership team that values innovation and quality

The Role

As Head Chef, you'll lead every aspect of the kitchen operation, ensuring consistently exceptional food and an efficient, positive working environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team
Designing and delivering seasonal menus featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients wherever possible
Maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
Managing stock, ordering, food GP and kitchen budgets
Ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene and health & safety legislation
Training and mentoring junior chefs to support their development
Working closely with the front-of-house team to deliver an outstanding guest experience
Driving operational excellence while maintaining a calm, organised kitchen during busy services

About You

You'll be a passionate chef who takes pride in delivering exceptional food and leading a successful team.

We're looking for someone with:

Previous experience as a Head Chef, or an accomplished Sous Chef ready to take the next step
Strong leadership and people management skills
A passion for modern British cuisine with European and international influences
Experience working with fresh, seasonal produce in a quality-led kitchen
Excellent commercial awareness, including stock control, food margins and labour management
Strong organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure
High standards, attention to detail and genuine pride in every dish that leaves the kitchen
A positive attitude, excellent communication skills and a commitment to developing others

Join The Peppermill

If you're looking for a Head Chef position where your creativity is encouraged, your leadership is valued and you'll be part of a passionate independent business with an excellent reputation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help lead the future of The Peppermill Bar & Kitchen.

Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

Buntingford, Hertfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

How do you maintain quality when the kitchen is under pressure?
What are you looking for in your next role?
How do you motivate your kitchen team during busy periods?
How do you balance creativity with food cost targets?

Experience:

Senior Chef: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Quick apply

Refine Your Search

chef jobs in buntingford

Head Chef

Chef

Chef - Alternate Weekends - 9 am to 2 pm (FRCH)

Chef Trainer

Cook/Chef

Head Prep Chef (Pitmaster)

Chef de Partie

Grill Chef

Chef de Partie

Chef

Chef up to £20ph

Chef

Head Chef

Chef

Chef

Head Chef

Chef de Partie

Head Chef

Casual Chef

Daytime Chef (Brunch Kitchen)

I want to receive the latest job alerts for chef in buntingford

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected