Castle Green Hotel, Kendal
The Castle Green Hotel is a four-star, 99-bedroom hotel with restaurant, bar, conference facilities, banqueting suites, pub, leisure club and treatment rooms set in a stunning location on the edge of the Lake District.
We pride ourselves on delivering friendly, professional service and creating a welcoming environment for both guests and our team.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Pub Head Chef to lead the kitchen in our busy on-site pub.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef, or an experienced senior chef ready to take the next step, to run their own kitchen. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality pub food, maintaining excellent standards, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
About the Role
The Pub Head Chef is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the pub kitchen, delivering high-quality, consistent food that reflects the pub’s identity while aligning with hotel standards. The role focuses on food quality, kitchen organisation, compliance, and cost control, working closely with the Food & Beverage team to ensure an excellent guest experience.
Hours & Pay:
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: 40 per week
- Pay per hour: £15.00 per hour/£31,200 per annum
Please note: live-in accommodation is not available at the hotel.
What You'll be doing
- Taking full responsibility for the preparation, cooking and presentation of all pub food
- Managing day-to-day kitchen operations, including preparation, service and close-down
- Controlling stock, ordering, waste and food costs
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
- Working closely with the Food & Beverage and hotel teams to deliver an excellent guest experience
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or experienced chef capable of running a small kitchen
- Experience in a pub, gastro pub or similar hospitality environment
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Excellent knowledge of food safety, allergen management and kitchen compliance
- Commercial awareness with experience of stock control and cost management
- A calm, professional approach during busy service periods
- Passion for delivering quality pub food and developing a successful kitchen operation
- Ability to meet the physical demands of a busy kitchen environment, including prolonged periods of standing, food preparation, stock handling and supporting service during peak trading periods.
What You'll Get
- Competitive rates of pay
- Stunning location
- Birthday voucher towards hotel dinner
- Half price membership at Pulse Health & Fitness
- 20% off beauty treatments
- Reduced rates at other Legacy, Best Western and Lake District Hotel Association hotels
- Staff events
- Fourth HR - online system for holiday booking and payslips
- Hospitality Action - 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Five Year Club with additional benefits
- Online Learning Platform
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Apply Now
If you're an experienced chef who takes pride in delivering great food, leading by example and running an efficient kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.
You must live in Kendal or reasonably be able to commute to work. We do not have live in accommodation.
You must have the right to work in the uk.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £31,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Kendal LA9 6RG (required)
Work Location: In person
