Chef - The Bell Wortwell | Full-Time | Competitive Pay + Tips | Kitchen Open Thursday–Sunday | Excellent Work-Life Balance | Live-In Available
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Are you a Chef looking for a fresh challenge where you can really make your mark?
At The Bell Wortwell, we're looking for someone with passion, ambition, and creativity to take ownership of our kitchen. This is your chance to put your own stamp on the menu, lead a motivated team, and play a key role in shaping the future of our food offering.
One of the biggest benefits of this role is our fantastic work-life balance. Our kitchen is open Thursday to Sunday, giving you regular time off during the week while still working in a busy, rewarding environment. Live-in accommodation is available for the right candidate.
We're a growing village pub with an excellent reputation for quality food and genuine hospitality. As we continue to grow, we're looking for someone who shares our passion for fresh ingredients, thrives during busy service, and is excited by the opportunity to build something special.
What You'll Be Doing
- Taking ownership of the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
- Preparing and serving fresh, high-quality dishes with consistency and pride.
- Creating seasonal menus, daily and weekly specials, and exciting new dishes.
- Managing stock, ordering, and controlling food costs.
- Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and HACCP compliance.
- Leading, developing, and motivating the kitchen team.
- Working closely with management to help grow the food side of the business.
- Ensuring every guest enjoys an outstanding dining experience.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience working as a Chef in a busy pub, restaurant, or hospitality venue.
- Is passionate about cooking with fresh, quality ingredients.
- Can confidently run a busy kitchen and lead by example.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Takes pride in producing consistently excellent food.
- Has a strong understanding of food safety and HACCP.
- Is organised, reliable, and enjoys motivating others.
- Wants to be part of a growing business where their ideas will be listened to and valued.
What You'll Get
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Generous tips.
- A genuine opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen.
- Creative freedom to influence menus and specials.
- A supportive management team that trusts and values your ideas.
- Training and development opportunities.
- A friendly, close-knit team.
- Kitchen open Thursday to Sunday, offering an excellent work-life balance.
- Live-in accommodation available.
- The chance to grow with an ambitious independent business.
Why Join The Bell Wortwell?
This isn't just another chef job—it's an opportunity to take ownership, develop your skills, and make a real impact in a growing village pub.
If you're looking for a role where you'll have the freedom to be creative, the support to succeed, and the chance to build something you're proud of, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of The Bell Wortwell team.
Pay: £34,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
Work Location: In person
