Creative Head Chef - Live-in with Autonomy & Seasonal Menus

Huntsman Corp; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy to create menus

Apprenticeship Scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Food trips with suppliers

Chef forums

Free meals

20% discount in Young's Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays in Pub

Share save Scheme

Enhanced Company Pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

Huntsman in Brockenhurst is seeking a creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen in a live-in role. You will own recipe creation and menu development, with a strong emphasis on local seasonal ingredients and country pub cuisine.

Join a refurbished kitchen and contribute to a beloved New Forest pub with a strong reputation. You'll manage the kitchen team, drive health and safety compliance, and craft menus that showcase local produce while delivering high-quality plates across various revenue

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef with proven leadership and mentoring ability.
• Ability to create and cost seasonal menus in a country kitchen.
• Strong focus on fresh, local produce and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team by example.
• Develop, cost and implement seasonal menus.
• Oversee health & safety and kitchen operations to maintain GP targets.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to deliver great guest experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Creativity

Communication

Cost management

Health & safety

Job description

Huntsman in Brockenhurst is seeking a creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen in a live-in role. You will own recipe creation and menu development, with a strong emphasis on local seasonal ingredients and country pub cuisine.

Join a refurbished kitchen and contribute to a beloved New Forest pub with a strong reputation. You'll manage the kitchen team, drive health and safety compliance, and craft menus that showcase local produce while delivering high-quality plates across various revenue