Creative Head Chef — Seasonal Pub Kitchen, Live-in

Huntsman; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Menu autonomy

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Food trips

Chef forums

Free meals

Staff discount

Share save scheme

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Job summary

Huntsman in Brockenhurst (New Forest) is seeking a creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen, crafting country-style dishes that celebrate local produce and seasonal ingredients. You’ll have full menu autonomy, contribute to the food vision, and guide a motivated team in a refurbished pub setting.

The role offers live-in facilities and a competitive package up to 56k OTE (including tronc/tips), with opportunities for apprenticeships, masterclasses, and chef forums to further develop your craft.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and delivering high-quality, seasonal menus.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff rosta, training and health and safety.
• Creativity to design new dishes and menus while controlling GP and costs.
• Proactive approach to driving sales and collaborating with front-of-house.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a kitchen team to deliver country-cuisine menus.
• Create recipes and menus that showcase local produce and seasonal ingredients.
• Oversee kitchen operations, food safety, and staff development.
• Manage rota planning, training, and health & safety compliance.
• Collaborate with front of house to drive sales and guest satisfaction.

Job description

Huntsman in Brockenhurst (New Forest) is seeking a creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen, crafting country-style dishes that celebrate local produce and seasonal ingredients. You’ll have full menu autonomy, contribute to the food vision, and guide a motivated team in a refurbished pub setting.

The role offers live-in facilities and a competitive package up to 56k OTE (including tronc/tips), with opportunities for apprenticeships, masterclasses, and chef forums to further develop your craft.