Head Chef

Appetite 4 Recruitment; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a busy, premium pub and dining venue in Weybridge. The role requires a hands-on leader who can manage high-volume service, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and drive the kitchen's standards and culture. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 plus quarterly bonuses and various benefits, making it a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef.

Benefits

£45,000 package (+ quarterly bonuses)

Lieu days

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts across major retailers, gyms, cinema & more

Staff discount

Bi-annual team events

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety compliance and standards.
• Ability to manage stock control and team performance effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operations at a premium pub and dining venue.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety compliance.
• Manage the team and drive commercial performance.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Strong ticket management

Operationally strong

Standards-driven

Commercial awareness

Job description

Head Chef - Premium Pub & Dining Venue

Salary : £45,000

45 Hours per Week

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a busy, quality-led pub and dining venue. This site combines volume, fresh ingredients, and a strong guest following - ideal for a chef who loves being hands-on while driving standards, culture, and commercial performance.

What's on Offer :

• £45,000 package (+ quarterly bonuses)
• Lieu days, private healthcare, EAP
• Discounts across major retailers, gyms, cinema & more
• Staff discount + bi-annual team events

What We're Looking For :

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Hands‑on leader - confident running the grill, managing the pass, and setting pace & standards
• Calm under pressure - strong ticket management, organisation and communication in high-volume service
• Operationally strong - rota management, forecasting, stock control and performance reviews
• Standards‑driven - solid knowledge of H&S, EHO compliance, HACCP, allergens and daily due diligence
• Commercially aware - strong GP control, waste reduction, …