Head Chef

Almond Family Pubs; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Almond Family Pubs is seeking a passionate Head Chef for their newly refurbished site in Cheadle Hulme. This role involves running a busy kitchen with a fresh, seasonal menu and leading a dedicated team. A competitive salary with excellent tips and bonuses is offered, alongside a supportive work environment and genuine career development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent tips averaging £2.50 per hour

Performance based bonus scheme

Flexible hours with a healthy life/work balance

50% off food for you and 3 others in any Almond Family pub

Free food and drinks whilst on shift

Regular team events and incentives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume, premium pub or casual dining kitchens.
• Strong leadership skills and a passion for team development.
• Knowledge of compliance, food safety, and kitchen best practices.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the kitchen operation, from prep to pass.
• Lead, inspire, and develop your team to deliver consistent, top-quality food.
• Drive and maintain high standards in food safety, cleanliness and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Food Safety Knowledge

Cooking to Spec

Pressure Management

Job description

Head Chef - £42,000 basic up to £52,000 Tips & Bonus - (Paid for every hour worked)

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We’re Almond Family Pubs – a proud, independent group known for doing things properly. We’re about to launch an exciting newly refurbished and rebranded premium pub in Cheadle Hulme (currently Platform 5) and we’re looking for a brilliant Head Chef with a commercial edge to lead the kitchen.

With 200 indoor covers and a further 230 outside, this is a big, busy, food-led site that will be a true community hub. Expect a fresh, seasonal menu, classic pub favourites with a premium twist, and a kitchen team you’ll help hand-pick and lead.

This is your chance to run a brand-new kitchen in a business that values quality, autonomy and team culture.

With a superb selection of stunning pubs all located in and around the Stockport area, Almond Family Pubs is a special place to work. 100% family owned, we are a close-knit team of people who are passionate about working in great pubs and delivering incredible customer service. We’re well known for our delicious carveries, tasty pub classics and great beers and wines, and this will be the 5th pub to join our family.

Join us and we can offer you benefits such as…

·Excellent tips – currently averaging at £2.50 per hour

·Performance based bonus scheme

·Flexible hours with a healthy life/work balance

·Refer a friend scheme

·50% off food for you and 3 others in any Almond Family pub

·Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities

·Free food and drinks whilst on shift

·A fun, supportive, and inclusive work environment with a real family feel

·Regular team events and incentives

As Head Chef, you will:

·Take full ownership of the kitchen operation, from prep to pass

·Lead, inspire, and develop your team to deliver consistent, top-quality food

·Create a positive kitchen culture with strong training, support and communication

·Drive and maintain high standards in food safety, cleanliness and compliance

·Work closely with the General Manager and Operations Chef to hit targets and maximise kitchen performance

·Have input into menu development and specials, showcasing fresh, seasonal ingredients

·Manage stock, wastage and GP – and ensure everything runs like clockwork during service

We’re looking for a Head Chef who brings:

·Proven experience in high-volume, premium pub or casual dining kitchens

·Energy and a ‘can-do’ attitude

·Strong leadership skills and a passion for team development

·A commitment to fresh, quality food and consistency under pressure

·A calm, professional approach – even in a fast-paced environment

·Knowledge of compliance, food safety, and kitchen best practices

·Able to cook to spec and awareness of GPs and budgets

·Experience managing labour costs and ensure staffing levels are appropriate

·A proactive, hands-on attitude and a desire to be part of something special from the ground up

Our values...

People First

One Big Happy Family

Prioritising Today's Guests

Sustainability, Innovative & Future Proof

Excellence

Warm & Welcome

We endeavour to be a company that is inclusive to all people, from all backgrounds and we welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of your age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity. We believe this creates an environment where everyone, from any background, can thrive and be happy at work.