Overview
The Plough Inn is a beautifully restored boutique country inn in the heart of the Cotswolds. With a 65-cover restaurant, four boutique bedrooms and a passion for exceptional hospitality, our ambition is simple: to become one of the area's most loved dining destinations.
We're looking for an experienced, passionate and commercially minded Head Chef to lead our kitchen and play a key role in shaping the future of The Plough Inn.
This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who wants the freedom to run their own kitchen, build and inspire a talented team, and create outstanding seasonal British dishes using the very best local produce.
The Role
As Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring every dish leaving the pass reflects the high standards we want The Plough Inn to become known for.
You will:
- Lead, inspire and develop your own kitchen team.
- Create and evolve seasonal British menus showcasing the very best local produce.
- Deliver consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
- Monitor GP, labour costs, KPIs and stock to ensure an efficient and profitable kitchen.
- Minimise food waste while maintaining exceptional quality.
- Build strong relationships with local farmers and suppliers.
- Manage ordering, stock control and kitchen budgets.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP and hygiene regulations.
- Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver an outstanding guest experience.
- Maintain a calm, organised and positive kitchen environment during busy service.
About You
You'll be an experienced Head Chef or an ambitious Sous Chef ready to take the next step, with:
- Proven experience leading a busy fresh-food kitchen.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- A genuine passion for modern seasonal British cuisine.
- A solid commercial understanding of GP, food costs, labour, stock control and kitchen performance.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- High standards, a positive attitude and a hands-on approach.
- The ability to motivate, develop and inspire those around you.
Experienced Sous Chefs looking to take the next step in their career are encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Generous share of tips.
- The freedom to put your own stamp on the menu and kitchen.
- The opportunity to build and lead your own team.
- Creative input into the direction of our food offering.
- A supportive ownership team passionate about quality, hospitality and investing in people.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development.
- A beautiful working environment in the heart of the Cotswolds.
If you're looking for more than just another Head Chef role and want to be part of creating something genuinely special, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
