Head Chef

Little & Large Inns Limited; Dorking; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning pub company is seeking a Head Chef for their establishment in Mickleham, Surrey. You will lead a team to create refined dishes while managing kitchen operations and maintaining high standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a high-end restaurant or pub and a strong understanding of seasonal UK ingredients. Competitive salary and great perks offered.

Benefits

Transparent bonus scheme

Training and development

Free meals on duty

30% discount across all sites

Annual staff parties

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Head Chef in a high-end restaurant or pub.
• Strong understanding of food trends and seasonal UK ingredients.
• Proven capability to lead, train, and inspire a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Add your flare to pub classics and new refined dishes.
• Manage labour costs, scheduling, and staff rotas.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

High-volume service management

Creative mindset

Knowledge of seasonal UK ingredients

Leadership and training

Problem-solving

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Head Chef - The Running Horses Mickleham, Surrey

Salary - 62,000 per annum package

£57k inc of Tronc

Plus Share of Residual Tronc

Little & Large Pub Company are looking for an exceptional and creative Head Chef for their award-winning pub, The Running Horses in Mickleham, Surrey.

The ideal candidate will come from a strong Gastro Pub & restaurant background with a passion towork only with fresh ingredients and enjoy leading a kitchen to deliver great dishes enjoyed by all.

The Running Horses is in the Top best country pubs by Sunday Times, In The good food Guide 2025 for their amazing Sunday roasts and is a much-loved Surrey institution.

The pub was restored to its former glory by the Little & Large Pub Company and won the best pub in the UK award in the year 2023 and won Surrey best pub 2025 at Pub & Bar awards.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to work in an award-winning and critically acclaimed group.

You will be working alongside our head of food to add your flare to Pub classics and new innovative more refined dishes to elevate our offering to a BIB and Rosette standard.

We would love to hear from you if you possess the following qualifications

• ·Prior experience as a Head Chef in a high-end restaurant or pub
• Enthusiastic, dynamic and ready for a new challenge.
• ·Experienced in handling high-volume service.
• ·Strong understanding of food trends and seasonal UK ingredients
• ·A creative mindset with attention to detail
• ·Proven capability to lead, train, and inspire a kitchen team
• ·Experience in managing labour costs, scheduling, and staff rotas
• ·Competence in finance, purchasing, menu pricing,controlling stock and GP
• ·Familiarity with health and safety regulations, compliance, and procedures.
• ·Able to spot and resolve problems efficiently.

We offer:

• An achievable, transparent bonus scheme
• Support with BOH stock systems and GP trackers
• Training and development
• Free meals on duty
• Discounts including 30% of your food bill across all of our sites
• Annual staff parties
• A tangible opportunity to progress your career with new openings in the future