Autonomous Head Chef – Seasonal Menu Visionary

The Lock Keeper; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Menu autonomy

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Supplier trips

Chef forums

Free meals

Staff discounts

Share save scheme

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Job summary

The Lock Keeper is a traditional pub on the banks of the River Avon in Keynsham, between Bristol and Bath. As Head Chef you will craft and evolve menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients, reflecting our local produce and pub classics, with a creative stamp on a unique food vision.

You will lead a kitchen team, cost menus, manage GP and labour, and drive sales while maintaining high standards of quality and service. Enjoy autonomy, professional development, and a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams as Head Chef or Sous Chef.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Ability to cost menus, manage GP and labour.
• Creative with seasonal menus and dishes.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a kitchen team to deliver fresh seasonal menus.
• Cost and produce menus while optimizing GP and labour.
• Manage kitchen staff rota and training.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Drive sales growth through engagement with kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff scheduling

Communication

Menu development

Creativity

Cost control

Sales growth

Job description

The Lock Keeper is a traditional pub on the banks of the River Avon in Keynsham, between Bristol and Bath. As Head Chef you will craft and evolve menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients, reflecting our local produce and pub classics, with a creative stamp on a unique food vision.

You will lead a kitchen team, cost menus, manage GP and labour, and drive sales while maintaining high standards of quality and service. Enjoy autonomy, professional development, and a collaborative working environment.