Head Chef

Nicholas Jon Recruitment; Chipping Campden; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is searching for a talented Head Chef to take the reins of a prestigious gastropub near Chipping Campden. The ideal candidate will have significant kitchen leadership experience, showcasing creativity and consistency in food presentation. This role offers full control over menus and the opportunity to drive a team towards culinary excellence, within a supportive and ambitious environment where your contributions can be nationally recognized.

Benefits

Full private healthcare

Creative freedom on menus

Supportive management team

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid experience leading a professional kitchen, ideally in a gastropub or restaurant.
• Deep understanding of seasonal produce, costing, compliance, and kitchen management.
• Focused on consistency, creativity, and exceptional standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and develop an award-worthy food offering.
• Manage menu autonomy and maintain exceptional food quality.
• Inspire and motivate the kitchen team to push for recognition.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Creativity

Team inspiration

Menu development

Seasonal produce knowledge

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Head Chef – Destination Gastropub | Near Chipping Campden | £45,000 + Many Benefits

We’re looking for a talented, driven, and creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a stunning, high-profile gastropub near Chipping Campden – a destination venue with an outstanding reputation and big ambitions.

This is your chance to put your stamp on a kitchen and develop a food offering that’s truly award-worthy.

The opportunity:

Join a growing, quality-led group that champions fresh, seasonal ingredients and chef-led creativity. You’ll have full control of the menus, strong backing from a committed management team, and the chance to build a kitchen that delivers exceptional food, every service.

On offer:

• Full private healthcare
• Real creative freedom with full autonomy on menus
• A passionate, supportive management team
• Career growth within a fast-expanding company
• A platform to win awards and build your profile

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has solid experience leading a professional kitchen, ideally in a fresh food gastropub or restaurant
• Brings a deep understanding of seasonal produce, costing, compliance, and kitchen management
• Leads and inspires a team with energy and precision
• Is focused on consistency, creativity, and exceptional standards
• Is excited by the challenge of raising the bar and pushing for recognition

Apply now or call 01926 316095 for a confidential chat about your career