Full-Time Chef
The Black Dog – Waltham Chase
£28,000 basic salary + excellent tips
Typical overall earnings approximately £33,000–£38,000+
35–38 hours per week
We’re looking for a reliable and experienced Chef to join our small kitchen team at The Black Dog, a busy family-run traditional pub serving fresh, home-cooked food.
We don't have a traditional Head Chef structure – we work together, share the workload and chip in wherever needed. We're looking for someone to become another strong member of the team who, with training, can also confidently look after the kitchen on quieter shifts or when other chefs are off.
The Hours
One of the big advantages of this role is the working hours.
No early starts – normally around 10:00–10:30am.
No late-night finishes – usually around 8:30–9:00pm.
Earlier Sundays – generally finished around 6:00–7:00pm.
The position is around 35–38 hours per week, although this can vary slightly.
Evening and weekend work is part of the rota, but that doesn't mean working every weekend. We try to share weekends fairly across the team so everyone gets weekends off too.
Pay & Tips
The basic salary is around £28,000 per year, plus an excellent staff tip scheme.
Our full-time team members currently receive approximately £100–£200 per week in tips, with the potential for even more during the busy winter and Christmas months.
This means typical overall earnings could be approximately £33,000–£38,000+ per year. Tips naturally vary and aren't guaranteed.
The Role
You'll be involved in:
- Preparing and cooking fresh, home-cooked food
- Daily food preparation and working across the kitchen
- Maintaining consistent food quality and presentation
- Food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
- Deliveries, stock rotation and reducing waste
- Working alongside and supporting the rest of the team
- With training, confidently running a service when required
About You
Previous experience in a professional kitchen is required, but we're happy to provide training and help the right person develop.
You don't need to be a Head Chef or have management experience. We're looking for someone who is reliable, enjoys cooking fresh food, works well in a small team and is willing to learn and take on more responsibility over time.
Most importantly, we want a good, dependable chef who enjoys cooking proper food and wants to become part of a friendly, family-run business.
Interested?
We'd much rather have a conversation than receive a generic application.
Please call The Black Dog on 01329 832316 to have a chat with us about the position.
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
