Head Chef - Ardingly

Hall & Woodhouse Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established pub group in the UK seeks a Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role offers a great salary, profit share, and excellent working conditions. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-pressure kitchens and be dedicated to food safety and quality. You'll work in an environment promoting work-life balance with opportunities for career advancement. Apply today to lead a passionate team in a vibrant setting.

Benefits

Great salary plus tips

Profit share scheme

Comprehensive lifestyle benefits

Job security with career progression

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality dishes to brand specifications.
• Ability to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and manage daily operations.
• Ensure top quality dishes are prepared and presented.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Food safety

Hygiene management

Allergen management

Resilience under pressure

Kitchen administration

Job description

Job Overview

• Head Chef - Ardingly*
• Head Chef, Bonus + Tips + Profit Share + Benefits + 5 days working .....*

Dig the Gardeners Arms

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of superb destination food pubs, and dating back to the 17th century, the Gardeners Arms is how we all imagine a country pub should be - cosy in the winter, with roaring log fires and traditional oak beams, and glorious in the summer, with a beautiful garden.

The pub even has its own grape vines and wild deer visit occasionally! It is a characterful place that celebrates the joy of horticulture with pin‑ups of famous gardeners in the loos, along with a host of other quirky d cor touches that bring the pub to life.

Head Chef - Join a Sunday Times Best Place to Work*

Looking for your next big step in a kitchen that's full of energy, passion, and purpose?

We're searching for a Head Chef comfortable in working to brand spec's to lead our high performing team at one of the area's best venues.

• Why You’ll Love Working With Us*
• Real work‑life balance with a 5 day week, consistent hours, and excellent working conditions.
• Great salary plus a share of tips.
• Profit share scheme and bonus – when the business thrives, so do you.
• Comprehensive lifestyle benefits, including pension, health cover, wellbeing support, discounts, and more.
• A vibrant, supportive team in a business driven by sustainability and an authentic people‑first culture.
• Job security and clear career progression, backed by an award winning employer.
• All the support you need to succeed – we set you up to lead with confidence.
• You’ll thrive here if you’re : *
• A highly organized, skilled Head Chef with experience delivering high-quality fayre to central spec's
• Someone who enjoys the buzz and spotlight of a fast‑paced, prestige kitchen.
• A chef who truly cares – motivated, passionate, and committed to excellence.
• An expert in food safety, hygiene, and allergen management.
• Calm, dependable, and resilient under pressure, with a solutions‑first mindset.
• Strong in kitchen admin and happy in following precise cooking and presentation specifications.
• A positive, inspirational leader who builds, motivates, and supports great teams.
• Diligent about compliance and sustainability.
• Able to reliably manage the commute and flexible to work days, evenings, and weekends.
• Keen to join an employer that recognizes and rewards dedication and talent.

Previous experience leading in a managed pub or restaurant is a big advantage.

• Ready to Lead a High Energy Kitchen?*

If you’re a hands on Head Chef with the skills, drive, and temperament to deliver consistent top quality dishes under time and volume pressure, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in a place where your future truly matters.