HEAD CHEF

The Rickety Press; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge to the team

Paid overtime

Free food on shift

Dine at Dodo guest

Job summary

The All Inn, part of Dodo Pub Co, is seeking a motivated Head Chef to lead the kitchen and drive excellence in a busy pub environment.

Own the operation, develop your team, and champion product quality and guest experience while keeping costs under control and targets in sight.

Join us for a rewarding role with competitive pay (£35k-£39k), tips, overtime, free meals, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Owns their pub and takes pride in every detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and develop the team.
• Drive product quality and consistency across menu items.
• Manage costs, revenue, and targets to hit goals.

Skills

Pub ownership

Team leadership

Customer experience

Cost awareness

Calm under pressure

Job description

Head Chef – The All Inn

We’re on the lookout for a motivated and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen at The All Inn.

As part of Dodo Pub Co, we’re known for top-notch burgers, authentic Neapolitan pizzas, and unbeatable vibes. At our core, we’re neighbourhood pubs serving food and drink we’re 100% proud of - delivered by people who genuinely care about what they do.

From the Bar

We serve a standout selection of craft beers, wines, and cocktails- poured by knowledgeable, passionate staff for customers who appreciate quality and community.

From the Kitchen

Our kitchen is all about flavour and consistency. We serve:

• Authentic Neapolitan pizzas cooked at 450°C in our pizza oven
• Proper, juicy burgers
• Brunch favourites and crave-worthy sides

What We’re Looking For

• Owns their pub - takes pride and responsibility in every detail
• Leads from the front - motivates, supports, and develops their team
• Lives the Dodo values - champions product quality, customer experience, and high standards
• Thrives under pressure - stays calm, solution-focused, and positive
• Knows their numbers - manages costs, drives revenue, and hits targets

What You’ll Get

• £35,000 - £39,000 salary (plus tips)
• Service charge (100% goes to the team - typically £200-£250/month full-time)
• Paid overtime
• Free food on shift
• Dine at Dodo - bring a guest once a month, we’ll cover the food
• Learning & development programmes
• Great work/life balance
• Annual team party
• Christmas Day & Boxing Day off

Sound like your kind of place?

We’d love to hear from you.