Head Chef

Brunning & Price; Baildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known pub chain in Baildon seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead their culinary team. You will manage kitchen operations, develop seasonal menus, and maintain high standards of food quality. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and experience in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary package up to £48,000 with additional perks and well-being support.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

30% discount for friends and family

NEST pension

Life assurance

Perks on Tap discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Referral bonus for managers/chefs

Flexible pay with Wagestream

Free counselling services

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience as a head chef or in a senior kitchen management role in a fast-paced, fresh food environment.
• Ability to formulate seasonal menus in collaboration with Executive Chefs.
• Strong leadership skills to nurture team and manage kitchen effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and food quality standards.
• Collaborate with pub manager on business strategies and seasonal menus.
• Drive the food culture and maintain kitchen efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Skills

Business Acumen

Job description

Are you passionate with a commitment to providing a high-quality dining experience? The Inn at Shipley is seeking an experienced and talented Head Chef to join our culinary team. As the Head Chef, you will play a pivotal role in menu development, kitchen management, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation. We are seeking an individual who shares our love for food, embraces creativity, and has exceptional culinary skills.

We like to think of ourselves as a wonderfully atmospheric pub and place to eat, dating from 1771. It is an original Georgian building which embodies everything that a decent country pub should - open fires, oak beams, a warm welcome and a very pleasant, chatty bunch of regulars. We pride ourselves on offering fresh, vibrant dishes which our team of chefs change regularly to reflect the seasons.

And there's plenty more in it for you :

Your Bread and Butter

• Package up to £48,000 per year including profit share paid monthly based on your pub’s performance and TRONC

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across B&P and our group including wagamama.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Protection for your family with life assurance.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tap saving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company.
• Wagestream - use flexible pay to choose when to get paid.

Your Wellbeing – it’s important to us!

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

We want you to grow with us!

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Advanced Leadership Skills course enhancing self‑awareness and soft skills.
• Regular days out and events around fresh seasonal produce.
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long‑term career with B&P.

About you...

Our kitchens are dynamic, fast paced, and high volume so you will have experience of being a head chef, chef manager, kitchen manager or senior sous chef in a busy, premium fresh food environment. You will be responsible for the food culture within your pub, working closely with the pub manager to drive the business forward, helping to formulate seasonal menus with our Executive Chefs. We are looking for a confident leader who will nurture their team and create an inclusive and supportive environment. You’ll also need excellent business acumen to manage a well‑run kitchen, keeping on top of your stock, GPs and labour controls.

About Brunning and Price...

• A family of 79 pubs and still growing!
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably, and supporting our local communities.
• @brunningandpricecareers #bandplife

Are you ready to be part of a family where you can genuinely contribute to the food culture? Then make your next career move a Head Chef position with Brunning and Price. Apply now!