Head Chef

The Mill; Exeter; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary pub in Exeter seeks an enthusiastic Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and deliver high-quality dishes. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced environment and a passion for leading a dedicated team. The role offers benefits including live-in accommodation, bonus schemes, and substantial discounts on food and accommodation.

Benefits

Live in accommodation

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

£150 towards a stay

Westfield Rewards

Cycle to work scheme

Pension Scheme

Bonus Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Share of tips

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working

Paid time off to volunteer for charity

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to oversee quality food offerings.
• Skills in leading a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and oversee food quality.
• Lead the kitchen team and ensure high standards.
• Meet budgets and sales targets.

Skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Passion for cooking

Product knowledge

Understanding of budgets

Job description

Head Chef

Mill on the Exe
Exeter
£43000.00 - £47000.00 per annum plus bonus, plus live in accommodation
Full time

The Mill on the Exe is a contemporary pub with comfy rooms that enjoys a tranquil riverside location on the outskirts of Exeter city centre.

Nestled beside the gardens that run alongside Blackaller Weir and the Millstone footbridge, it’s easy to feel completely transported from the hustle and bustle of urban life here. You will be working in a picturesque corner of the city, with a wealth of things to see and do lying mere moments away.

Are you an enthusiastic Head Chef with experience of working in a fast‑paced environment? Join our talented kitchen team and you’ll be working alongside passionate people, cooking with locally sourced produce to supply quality food that delights our guests.

If you’re eager to make a lasting impact and lead a dedicated kitchen team in one of Exeter’s most striking locations, we’d love to hear from you!

What we will offer you in return:

• Live in accommodation is available if required
• 30% off food and drink in our pubs
• 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• £150 towards a stay in one of our pubs
• Westfield Rewards, including discounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants, and destinations
• Cycle to work scheme on select roles
• Pension Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Share of tips
• Family‑friendly policies
• Flexible working
• Paid time off to volunteer for charity

Our Chefs …

• Front the Kitchen and Back of House Team, taking pride in overseeing a quality food offering that delights our guests
• Are well organised, adaptable, with a genuine passion for what they do
• Take pride in delivering a consistent, high quality food offering
• Combine great product knowledge with a practical understanding of daily operations in a busy kitchen
• Understand budgets and sales targets and play a vital part in helping to achieve them

We’d love you to join our team!

Apply now or contact [e-mail] for more information

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.