Head Chef

Perfect Recruitment; Colne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established destination pub is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and deliver exceptional food quality for both pub meals and events. The role involves managing stock and margins, overseeing menu development, and ensuring high food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fresh food dining and event catering.

Benefits

Profit share scheme

Staff discounts

Development opportunities

Menu collaboration and autonomy

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Head Chef or senior Sous Chef with experience in fresh food, high-volume pub dining, and events.
• Strong commercial understanding across GP, stock, wastage, and rota control.
• Hands-on leader able to build and maintain a stable, efficient kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen day-to-day, maintaining strong standards and reliable service.
• Oversee menu development, GP management, stock control, and supplier relationships.
• Deliver high-quality catering for weddings, events, and buffets.
• Recruit, train, and motivate a small kitchen team.
• Ensure all food safety and hygiene standards are met.

Skills

Experience in fresh food

High-volume pub dining

Event catering

Strong commercial understanding

Organizational skills

Leadership

Job description

Head Chef – Destination Pub & Events Venue

Location: Colne, Lancashire

Salary: £40,000 + Bonus & Tronc

The Opportunity

A well-established destination pub and events venue with rooms is seeking a commercially strong Head Chef. The site delivers consistent trade, a fully fresh menu, and a busy events calendar including weddings, private functions, banquets, and buffets. With planned investment and growth ahead, this is a chance to take full ownership of a stable, well‑run kitchen.

The Role

You will lead all kitchen operations, driving food quality, consistency, and smooth execution across both the pub menu and event catering. You’ll manage stock, margins, wastage, rota planning, and financial controls while developing specials and seasonal dishes that fit the site’s fresh‑food ethos.

Ideal for an experienced Head Chef or a capable Sous Chef ready for progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen day-to-day, maintaining strong standards and reliable service.
• Oversee menu development, GP management, stock control, and supplier relationships.
• Deliver high-quality catering for weddings, events, and buffets.
• Recruit, train, and motivate a small kitchen team.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are met.
• Work with the management team on growth plans and food‑led initiatives.

About You

• Head Chef or senior Sous Chef with experience in fresh food, high‑volume pub dining, and events.
• Strong commercial understanding across GP, stock, wastage, and rota control.
• Confident in creating specials and seasonal menu additions.
• Hands‑on leader able to build and maintain a stable, efficient kitchen.
• Organised, calm, and consistent.

What’s on Offer

• £40,000 + bonus + tronc
• Profit share scheme
• Staff discounts and development opportunities
• Menu collaboration and autonomy
• Supportive leadership team with future growth planned for the site

This is your chance to join a respected and ambitious group that values its people as much as its guests.

Apply

Send your CV to Dave Hayes – # Suitable applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps.

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