HEAD CHEFHeritage Social | Lincolnshire
We’re looking for an exceptional Head Chef to join Heritage Social. Our locations are The Chubby Castor, Fletchers Pub, Westgate Bakery & The Yard Castor.
Heritage Social is a growing, people-driven hospitality group built around exceptional food, outstanding service and a genuine passion for bringing people together.
Our kitchens are rooted in quality, creativity, seasonal produce and sustainability, with strong relationships with local producers and growers. We’re now looking for an ambitious and inspirational Head Chef who can lead a kitchen team, maintain the highest standards and help shape the next chapter of our food offering.
THE ROLE
As Head Chef, you will take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation, leading from the front and creating an environment where people can perform, develop and thrive.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team.
- Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
- Creating and developing seasonal menus that showcase quality British and locally sourced produce.
- Championing creativity, sustainability and responsible sourcing.
- Managing food costs, GP, stock control, ordering and kitchen budgets.
- Ensuring excellent kitchen organisation, preparation and service.
- Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, health & safety and compliance.
- Recruiting, training and mentoring chefs and kitchen team members.
- Working closely with the wider management team to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
- Ensuring consistency across every plate and every service.
THE PERSON
We’re looking for a chef who is passionate, creative and commercially aware, with the confidence and experience to lead a busy professional kitchen.
You will ideally have:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
- Strong leadership and team-management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of modern British cooking and seasonal ingredients.
- A genuine passion for quality produce and responsible sourcing.
- Strong menu development and food-costing skills.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- The ability to remain calm, focused and hands-on during busy services.
- High standards and meticulous attention to detail.
- A positive approach to developing people and creating a supportive kitchen culture.
- A strong understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance.
WHY HERITAGE SOCIAL?
At Heritage Social, our team is our strength.
We believe hospitality should be a profession where people can thrive. Our culture is built around equality, respect, teamwork and a genuine commitment to a healthy work-life balance.
You’ll have the opportunity to work within a growing hospitality group with a strong culinary identity, passionate people and exciting plans for the future.
If you’re an ambitious chef who wants to lead, create and make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a brief introduction telling us why you’d be the right fit for Heritage Social.
Heritage Social — exceptional food. Great people. Places with purpose.
Pay: £27,653.51-£49,420.08 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
