Head Chef
The Duke of Cambridge, Tilford, Surrey
Salary: Competitive (DOE) +Tips + Performance Bonus
Lead an Award-Winning Countryside Gastropub
The Duke of Cambridge is an independent, award-winning gastropub nestled in the beautiful Surrey countryside, just outside Farnham. Renowned for exceptional food, warm hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere, we're entering an exciting new chapter with ambitious plans to establish ourselves as one of Surrey's premier dining destinations.
We're searching for an exceptional Head Chef to lead our talented kitchen team and help shape the future of the Duke.
This is more than just a Head Chef position—it's an opportunity to put your own stamp on a respected venue, create outstanding seasonal dishes and inspire a passionate team to deliver exceptional food every service.
About the Role
As Head Chef, you'll be responsible for leading every aspect of the kitchen operation, ensuring consistently outstanding food quality while creating an environment where your team can thrive.
You'll work closely with the owners and management team to develop exciting seasonal menus, champion locally sourced ingredients and continually raise standards across the kitchen.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading, inspiring and motivating the kitchen team every day.
- Mentoring, coaching and developing chefs at every level.
- Creating a positive, supportive and professional kitchen culture.
- Designing and delivering exciting seasonal menus and daily specials.
- Producing beautifully presented, fresh dishes to an exceptional standard.
- Managing food costs, GP, stock control and ordering.
- Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
- Recruiting, training and developing future kitchen talent.
- Working closely with the front-of-house team to deliver an outstanding guest experience.
- Driving consistency, creativity and innovation throughout the menu.
About You
We're looking for someone who genuinely loves hospitality and takes pride in every plate leaving the pass.
You'll have:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or an experienced Sous Chef ready for the next step.
- Strong fresh food experience in a quality restaurant or gastropub environment.
- A passion for seasonal British cuisine.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- The ability to mentor, support and develop your team.
- High standards with exceptional attention to detail.
- A calm, organised approach under pressure.
- A positive, hands-on attitude with a desire to continually improve.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Generous tips.
- Performance-related bonus opportunities.
- Staff discounts on food and drink.
- Company pension.
- Live in available
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Creative freedom to contribute to menu development.
- A supportive ownership team that genuinely values its people.
- The opportunity to build something special with an ambitious independent business.
Ready for Your Next Challenge?
If you're an inspiring leader who is passionate about fresh food, committed to developing people and excited by the opportunity to make your mark on an award-winning gastropub, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and tell us why you'd be the perfect Head Chef for the Duke of Cambridge.
The Duke of Cambridge
Tilford, Surrey
Pay: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
