Job post summary
Date posted: 6 July 2026
Pay: £32,500.00 per year
Job Description:
BBQ Chef
Coalyard at The Fox – JM Social Restaurants
Cheltenham
£32,500 per year | 48 hours over 4 days
Lead our brand-new BBQ smokehouse.
We're looking for an experienced Chef / Pitmaster to lead the kitchen at Coalyard at the Fox , an exciting new outdoor dining concept from the team behind Coalhouse Brew & Que.
Built around authentic low & slow barbecue, live-fire cooking and the very best British produce, this is your chance to shape a brand-new kitchen from day one.
What you'll be doing
- Delivering exceptional food and service
- Cooking with smokers, charcoal and live fire
- Creating seasonal menus and BBQ specials
- Managing stock, rotas and food costs
- Maintaining the highest food safety standards
We're looking for someone who
- Has Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience
- Is passionate about barbecue and great food
- Leads by example and develops their team
- Stays calm under pressure
- Has strong organisational and commercial skills
What we offer
- 4-day working week
- £32,500 salary
- Creative input into menus
- BBQ events and supper clubs
- Career progression within a growing independent hospitality group
- Ongoing training and development
Join us
If you're passionate about barbecue and want to build something special from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £32,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
