Head Chef - Fresh Led Pub
Location: Flintham, Nottinghamshire (10 mins from Newark, 20 mins from Nottingham)
Salary: From £36000 per annum (OTE: £40k-£42k)
Start Date: Immediate
We are an award-winning pub group, Head Chef to lead the kitchen at our second fresh led pub and restaurant in Flintham.
We produce great locally sourced food with world twists and pride ourselves in doing things a little differently. Along with our weekly menus we offer seasonal event and tasting menus.
Our venue also has an incredible garden area with plans to host varied events over the summer months.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing, high-quality food-led pub.
The Role
As Head Chef, you will:
- Take ownership of menus, desserts, garden and tasting menuscreated on site.
- Lead, train and inspire your kitchen team.
- Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation.
- Manage stock, ordering, GP and kitchen costs.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready for their own kitchen.
- Has a genuine passion for fresh, seasonal produce.
- Is organised, motivated and thrives in a high-quality food environment.
- Is a strong leader with excellent communication skills.
- Has a full clean driving licence
- Experience of costings and working within set gross profit guides
What We Offer
- Salary from £36000, depending on experience +plus share of the Tips
- Immediate start available.
- The chance to work within a young, entrepreneurial business.
- Creative input on menus, specials and desserts.
- Support from an experienced Ownership and operational team.
- A long-term opportunity within a growing business.
If you’re an ambitious chef looking to lead a kitchen in a respected, food-focused pub group, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newark-on-Trent NG23 5LA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
