Head Chef

TN United Kingdom; Farnham; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing collection of dog-friendly neighbourhood restaurants as a Head Chef. This exciting role offers you the chance to lead a passionate kitchen team, create delicious Mediterranean-inspired dishes, and enjoy a genuine work/life balance. With opportunities for professional development and involvement in new restaurant openings, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy perks like 50% off meals with friends and family, team socials, and a supportive workplace culture that values diversity and community engagement.

Benefits

50% off meals with friends & family

Ongoing professional training

Employee Assistance Programme

Auto-enrolment in pension scheme

Free meals & bottomless drinks on shifts

Team socials

Long service awards

Early access to wages through WageStream

Qualifications

• Experience in a fresh food kitchen environment such as a restaurant or gastro pub.
• Ability to inspire and develop a happy team under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team while maintaining high standards of food quality.
• Control food costs and manage kitchen operations efficiently.

Skills

Team Leadership

Kitchen Management

Fresh Ingredient Preparation

Cost Control

Training and Development

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Food Safety Certification

Job description

We’re opening new restaurants in fantastic neighbourhoods across the South, and due to our continued growth and expansion, we’re now looking for a Head Chef for our beautiful site in Megan's (Farnham).

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: up to £56,000 per year OTE*
• Additional tronc paid monthly based on KPIs
• Genuine work/life balance
• 50% off when visiting with friends & family
• Amazing team socials
• Long service awards
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including a free, confidential helpline/webchat available all year round
• Early access to wages through WageStream if needed
• Benefits: auto-enrolment in pension scheme, free meals & bottomless drinks on shifts
• Ongoing professional training and development with career progression opportunities
• Involvement in new openings and opportunities to move between sites

We’re seeking an experienced Head Chef who has worked with fresh ingredients, remains calm under pressure, controls margins, and enjoys training, inspiring, and developing a happy team. Ideally, you’ll have experience in a similar fresh food kitchen environment, such as a restaurant or gastro pub, but if your background differs, don’t hesitate to apply!

About us…

• An independently owned, dog-friendly collection of over 20 neighbourhood restaurants serving brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails
• Passionate about serving delicious, fresh Mediterranean-inspired food made with high-quality ingredients
• Growing rapidly, offering great career development opportunities
• Regular team parties — work hard, play harder!
• A diverse and inclusive company that values everyone
• Committed to supporting local charities and community initiatives

If you’re ready to join our amazing team, apply now to become our next Head Chef!

Megan’s Restaurants is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

*Package includes membership of an independently managed tronc arrangement, through which service charge is allocated outside of and in addition to your basic pay.