Head Chef

Brunning and Price Pubs Ltd; Blacknest; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Staff discount 30%

Nest pension

Life assurance

Perks on TapSavings

Cycle to work

Electric vehicle scheme

Referral bonus

Flexible pay (Stream)

Job summary

The Barn Owl in Blacknest, part of Brunning and Price Pubs Ltd, is seeking a Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team and drive menu development for premium dining. You will manage kitchen operations, uphold high standards of food quality and presentation, and partner with the pub manager to push the business forward.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to grow within a family of 79 pubs, with a focus on sustainable practices and local community support.

Qualifications

• Experience as head chef, chef manager, or senior sous chef in a busy, premium fresh-food environment.
• Ability to drive food culture and seasonal menu development with a strong business sense.
• Excellent stock, GP, and labour control management.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal menus with Executive Chefs and lead menu execution.
• Oversee high-volume kitchen operations and maintain quality and presentation.
• Nurture and manage the kitchen team with strong leadership.
• Monitor stock, GP, and labour to optimize profitability.

Skills

Head Chef

Kitchen management

Menu development

Team leadership

Job description

Are you passionate with a commitment to providing a high-quality dining experience?The Barn Owl in Blacknestis seeking an experienced and talentedHead Chefto 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.

The Barn Owl has a long and eventful history, dating back to the late 17th century when it was known as the Golden Farmer, it also had a spell of being called 'the Cricketers'. The pub moved to its current location in the 1820s and changed its name to the Jolly Farmer in 1823. We decided a new start deserved a new name and the Barn Owl felt a perfect fit.

And there'splenty more in it for you:

Your Bread and Butter

• Package up to £54,000 including tronc and profit share (paid monthly based on your pub’s performance).

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 Tapsaving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducingnew Managers or Chefsto the company.
• Stream - 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 and strong computer literacy skills 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.

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.