Head Chef | Modern British Pub & Creative Innovation
Location: Oving, HP22 4HN or Ford, HP17 8XH
Position: Head Chef / Sous ready to step up
Salary: Competitive & Negotiable (Based on experience)
Sponsorship: Please note, we are unable to provide UK visa sponsorship for this role.
The Opportunity: Work with us to Continue to Redefine the British Pub Experience
Are you an ambitious Sous Chef ready to claim your first kitchen? Or an established Head Chef looking to escape restrictive corporate menus?
At Moogies, we have been on a mission to push the boundaries of the Modern British pub.
We cook from scratch, champion local produce, and give our chefs freedom to experiment, elevate, and innovate. We don't just follow culinary trends—we want you to set them.
This is your platform to help us design forward-thinking pub dining, grow and mentor a team and run a kitchen that prioritizes local sustainability as much as bold flavour.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be a senior part of the creative heartbeat of the venue.
What’s in It for You?
- Creative Freedom: Autonomy over daily specials, involvement in menu innovation.
- Work-Life Balance: Rotas and shift patterns published in advance.
- Financial Reward: Highly negotiable starting salary tailored to your expertise which gets reviewed regularly.
- True Sustainability: Cook with local produce and ingredients from our own small kitchen garden.
- Perks: Free meals and drinks on shift, plus generous ‘Pub Perks’ and dining discounts.
- Culture: A supportive, innovative team in a beautiful village with free on-site parking.
- Future Growth: Clear, genuine pathways for personal development and career progression.
What You’ll Bring to the Pass
- Modern British Flair: A deep respect for fresh ingredients, combined with the desire to reinvent classic pub food and create modern dishes with innovative twists.
- Culinary Leadership: The ability to inspire, coach, and retain a talented kitchen team.
- Scratch-Cooking Passion: An uncompromising dedication to fresh, seasonal, and ethically sourced ingredients.
- Hands-On Grit: A leader who thrives under pressure and leads from the front during a busy service.
- Commercial Acumen: Sharp organizational skills to manage GPs, stock control, and wastage without compromising quality.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Menu Development: Crafting innovative, seasonal dishes and modern pub classics that keep guests coming back.
- Team Mentorship: Building a positive, high-energy, and growth-focused kitchen culture.
- Service Excellence: Ensuring every plate leaving the pass meets exceptional standards of taste, precision, and presentation.
- Kitchen Management: Overseeing daily prep, ordering, and maintaining total compliance (EHO, safety, and hygiene).
Moogies: Being Mindful
We believe great food shouldn't cost the earth. Sustainability is woven into our DNA. As our Head Chef, you will actively engage with our green initiatives:
- Local Sourcing: Direct partnerships with local suppliers and farms for ethical, produce.
- Field to Fork: Utilizing and developing our on-site kitchen gardens.
- Eco-Driven Kitchens: Leading the charge on food waste reduction and energy initiatives.
- Plant-Forward Innovation: Expanding our vegan and vegetarian menus with creative, high-end options.
To Apply
If you are ready to lead a kitchen that values your craft, your creativity, and the planet, we want to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £36,000.00-£43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- professional kitchen: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
