Job Summary
We’re looking for someone exceptional.
The Green Man is an independent, newly renovated country pub in the heart of Mid Dorset, and we’re looking for an outstanding Head Chef to help take us to the next level.
We don’t just want someone to run our kitchen.
We want a chef with ambition, creativity and drive. Someone who wants to build a reputation, develop an exceptional food offering and help make The Green Man one of Dorset’s destination country pubs.
Our vision is simple: exceptional classic pub food, elevated. Great local produce, proper cooking, strong presentation and a menu people will travel for. There's also plenty of opportunity to develop events menus and themed experiences run throughout the year where you can broad your menu offering beyond the normal.
Duties
- Lead and supervise the kitchen team, including chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow and high standards of food quality
- Oversee food production processes, from ingredient sourcing to final presentation, maintaining consistency and excellence in every dish
- Develop innovative menus that reflect current culinary trends while catering to guest preferences and dietary requirements
- Ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations and sanitation standards across all kitchen operations
- Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and control costs to optimize kitchen efficiency without compromising quality
- Train team members on food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and hospitality best practices to foster skill development
- Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery and guest satisfaction
Experience
- Proven supervising experience in a fast-paced culinary environment, ideally within a restaurant or hospitality setting
- Extensive culinary experience with strong skills in food preparation, cooking techniques, and menu development
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to manage diverse teams effectively and motivate staff toward shared goals
- Solid understanding of food safety standards and regulations applicable to commercial kitchens
- Previous restaurant experience with a focus on high-quality food production and service excellence
- Experience managing kitchen operations, inventory control, and cost management strategies
- Knowledge of hospitality principles related to serving guests and ensuring memorable dining experiences
ABOUT US
Between us, Spencer and Denisa bring more than 50 years of combined experience in business.
Like any successful journey, ours has included plenty of achievements, a few bumps along the way and a lot of lessons learned. But one thing has remained constant: whatever we do, we strive to do it exceptionally well.
We acquired The Green Man, King’s Stag as our latest business venture and have just completed an incredible first year.
During that time, we’ve invested heavily in developing the pub, including creating a new events and dining room, improving our gardens and continually investing in the venue, the team and the customer experience.
Now we’re ready for the next chapter.
We’ve built an amazing team and our focus is on strengthening it further, growing the business and taking our food offering to another level.
That means finding the right Head Chef to come on that journey with us.
WE BACK OUR PEOPLE.
We believe talented people perform at their best when they have the tools, resources, support and freedom to succeed.
We encourage our team to step up, contribute ideas and have a genuine input into how the business develops. We want to create a culture where success is shared, hard work is recognised and people can be proud of what they are building.
If you've got talent, ambition and ideas, we want to give you the platform to show us what you can do.
WHAT’S ON THE TABLE?
ABOVE MARKET SALARY
We’re prepared to pay properly for the right person.
SHARE OF THE TIPS
Equal share of tips from service, bi weekly.
PROFIT SHARE POTENTIAL
Following successful completion of probation, there is the opportunity to participate in a profit share scheme.
REAL CREATIVE INFLUENCE
Help shape the menus, develop the kitchen and put your own stamp on our food offering.
OWNERS WHO WILL BACK YOU
If there is something you genuinely need to make the kitchen or food offering better, we want to have that conversation, we see investment as a must not an option and we'll back the right candidate.
AN INDEPENDENT BUSINESS WITH BIG AMBITION
No corporate menus. No distant head office telling you what to cook. Work directly with owners who are investing in the business and want to build something special.
THIS ISN’T JUST ANOTHER HEAD CHEF JOB.
We’re looking for someone who wants to be part of the future of The Green Man, King’s Stag.
Someone who can lead a kitchen, inspire a team, maintain exceptional standards and combine brilliant pub classics with dishes that give people a reason to travel to us.
We’ve spent our first year developing the venue.
Now we want to develop its reputation for food.
If you think you have the talent to help us do that, we want to hear from you.
COME AND BUILD SOMETHING WITH US.
Bring your experience.
Bring your ideas.
Bring your ambition.
And show us what you can do.
Pay: £40,000.00-£44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
Work Location: In person
