Head Chef

Artemis; Yateley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Head Chef bonus scheme

Uniform provided and laundered

Food hygiene & safety training

Company pension scheme

Chef training & development

Checkit system

Job summary

Artemis is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the Rivervale Barn kitchen in Yately, Hampshire, GU46 7SS. The role is hands-on with strong leadership, food quality using seasonal ingredients, and a focus on high-end service for weddings and events.

You will manage daily kitchen operations, training, and budgeting, with a timetable that includes rostering, ordering, and stock takes. The position starts August 2026 and requires full-time work and UK work eligibility.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a similar position and used to providing for 100+ covers using fresh ingredients
• A passion for cooking and strong references to support your CV
• Kitchen management and communication skills; able to handle food safety, ordering, stock takes, and rota planning

Responsibilities

• Day to day management of venue kitchen and food preparation
• Follow allergen policy and kitchen management package (full training)
• Manage kitchen team, rosters, and holidays
• Daily ordering from suppliers and monthly stock takes
• Work within budgets to maintain financial standards
• Report to Group Executive Head Chef and General Manager
• Manage Checkit system with training provided

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Tools

Checkit

Job description

Head Chef at Rivervale Barn, exclusive use wedding and events venue GU46 7SS

Head Chef - £48,000 per annum + annual bonus + hourly overtime

Start date - August 2026

Artemis are seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Rivervale Barn in Yately, Hampshire, GU46 7SS.

The successful candidate will take a hands-on approach to kitchen management, demonstrating strong leadership, self-motivation, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. A genuine passion for producing high-quality dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients is essential.

About Us

Artemis is a company that is proud to provide the finest quality, modern British food and drink to high end clients, across 15 beautiful privately owned estates around the UK. Rivervale Barn is situated on the Berkshire and Hampshire border with very good commuting links with the M3 and M4 alike. To learn more about us visit our website at https://weareartemis.co.uk/

The must haves

• 2 years’ experience in a similar position and used to providing for 100+ covers using fresh ingredients together with a strong background in food led establishments.
• A passion for cooking.
• A proven track record, with good references to support your CV.
• Kitchen management and communication skills. Be confident in Food safety management, ordering, stock takes and Planning rotas (company laptop provided).
• Own transport is essential due to the location.
• Candidates must be eligible to work full-time in the UK

What will my responsibilities include?

• Day to day management of your venue kitchen. From food preparation and service to ensuring high standards of cleanliness are kept.
• To follow our allergens policy and kitchen management package. (Full training given).
• Managing your kitchen team, rota planning and holidays.
• Daily ordering from suppliers, monthly stock takes.
• Working within our food and staffing budgets to maintain financial standards.
• Reporting regularly to the Group Executive Head Chef, day to day report to the General Manager. Responding to emails.
• Management of Checkit (full training given).

Benefits Of Working With Us

• Head Chef bonus scheme based on food costs and staffing budgets.
• Full uniform provided and laundered.
• Training courses provided Food hygiene and safety level 3, first aid, mental health awareness, fire safety.
• Having the ability to see and work at other venues across our estate, in our modern fitted kitchens with quality equipment using fresh ingredients.
• Working alongside other career driven professional chefs who offer support and guidance when needed.
• The use of Checkit as our everyday food management system giving you confidence in managing a busy kitchen.
• The ability to plan and test new dishes as part of our commitment to chef training.
• Annual chef competition and team outings.
• Highstreet discounts and awards through our app Hapi.
• Company pension scheme.