Head Chef

DNU; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned pub group is seeking a dynamic and passionate Head Chef for The Grand Junction Arms in Tring. In this pivotal role, you will lead a fresh-food kitchen, writing menus and training your team while ensuring high standards and quality. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar environment and a passion for seasonal pub food. This is a fantastic opportunity to take charge of a flagship kitchen in one of Hertfordshire's most exciting pub reopenings.

Benefits

50% off food across the group

20% off drinks

28 days holiday

Staff discount

Team socials

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef experience in a high-volume fresh-food pub or restaurant.
• A strong leader who can recruit, motivate, and retain their team.
• Organised, energetic, and committed to delivering quality every service.

Responsibilities

• Leading a fresh-food kitchen delivering consistent quality and standards.
• Managing, motivating, and training the kitchen team.
• Building relationships with local suppliers and championing seasonal produce.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Food Industry

Cooking

Cost Control

Baking

Sanitation

Leadership Experience

Job description

Head Chef - The Grand Junction Arms, Tring

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About us

At Craft Locals we pride ourselves on our passion for hospitality great beer and great food.

The Grand Junction Arms is a landmark canalside pub at Bulbourne just outside Tring. With vast gardens outdoor bars and a reputation for fresh seasonal food summers here are massive and were reopening with a fresh start.

Were looking for a dynamic passionate and creative Head Chef who can lead from the front inspire their team and put their stamp on a busy fresh-food kitchen.

Whats in it for you

Base Salary : depending on experience

Influence : Real input into menus seasonal dishes specials and events

Perks : 50% off food & 20% off drinks across the group 28 days holiday staff discount team socials sharers

Training & development : Supplier visits brewery trips and regular food development opportunities

Work / life balance : We believe in working to live not living to work we rota fairly and sustainably

Autonomy : The freedom to run your kitchen properly with head office support not interference

What youll be doing

Leading a fresh-food kitchen delivering consistent quality and standards

Writing menus creating seasonal specials and designing dishes for events

Managing motivating and training the kitchen team to reach their potential

Driving GP labour and compliance through strong financial management

Building relationships with local suppliers and championing seasonal produce

Running efficient kitchen operations with digital systems and best practice processes

What were looking for

Proven Head Chef experience in a high-volume fresh-food pub or restaurant (not a first appointment)

A creative chef with a passion for seasonal pub food and consistency under pressure

A strong leader who can recruit motivate and retain their team

Commercial awareness confident managing food margins labour and compliance

Organised energetic and committed to delivering quality every service

A great communicator who works closely with the GM and FOH team

This is a rare opportunity to take charge of a flagship kitchen shape the menus and lead a talented team in one of Hertfordshires most exciting pub reopenings.

Apply today and make your mark at the Grand Junction Arms.

Key Skills

Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Kitchen Management Experience, Food Preparation Experience, Kitchen Experience, Food Industry, Cooking, Cost Control, Baking, Sanitation, Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 50,000 - 60,000