Experienced Chef - Fresh Food Pub - Up to £38,000 Package - seasonal and foraged menu in Barnwood)

CV Locator; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a charming, community-owned pub as an experienced chef, where your culinary skills will shine in a supportive kitchen environment. This full-time, permanent role offers a unique opportunity to work with locally sourced ingredients and seasonal menus, allowing you to make a real impact in a beloved local establishment. With strong kitchen leadership and a team that values passion for food, this is more than just a job—it's a chance to be part of something special. Enjoy perks like free parking, staff meals, and generous discounts while contributing to a pub that truly matters to its village.

Benefits

Free parking

Staff meals

Generous discounts

Qualifications

• At least a year of experience in a chef role, ideally at CDP level or above.
• Full UK driving license required due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Support and occasionally lead kitchen service with confidence.
• Maintain high cleanliness and kitchen standards in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Cleanliness Standards

Food Preparation

Team Collaboration

Education

Experience as Chef (CDP level or above)

Job description

I'm working with a beautiful, recently renovated village pub just outside Gloucester, and we're on the lookout for a passionate and reliable experienced chef to join their tight-knit team. This is a genuinely lovely site - independent, community-owned, and run by a head chef who really cares about their food and their people.

The Offer:

* Salary Up to £38,000 Package depending on experience

* Tronc/tips on top - paid monthly

* Full-time, permanent role

* Great local reputation and a supportive kitchen environment

* Free parking, staff meals, and generous discounts

The Setup:

This is a proper fresh food pub, focused on locally sourced ingredients and seasonal menus. There's strong kitchen leadership in place, and this role offers a great opportunity for a capable and driven chef to make their mark in a hands-on role, with support to grow and progress if desired.

You'll Need:

* At least a year in a chef role (CDP level or above)

* A full UK driving licence - the location is rural

* Confidence to support and occasionally lead kitchen service

* An eye for cleanliness, prep, and kitchen standards

* A calm, positive energy and a passion for honest food

You'd be joining a team who genuinely enjoy what they do, in a pub that really matters to its village - this isn't just another job, it's a chance to be part of something special.