Head Chef - Basingstoke

Hall & Woodhouse Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned pub company in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a high-energy kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with high-end standard fare and a strong understanding of food safety regulations. This role offers up to £46k per annum plus a share of tips, a profit share scheme, and various lifestyle benefits. Enjoy a good work-life balance and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Tip-sharing

Profit share scheme

Pension benefits

Health benefits

Employee discounts

Excellent working conditions

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end standard fare as a Head Chef.
• Proficiency in food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Dependable and resilient under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in a high-energy environment.
• Ensure food is produced to high standards of quality.
• Maintain kitchen administration and compliance.

Skills

Kitchen administration

Food safety

Leadership

High-end cooking standards

Calm under pressure

Job description

Head Chef - Basingstoke

Hall & Woodhouse Ltd, Basingstoke, Hampshire. 46,000.00 per annum plus bonus. NEW.

Sunday Times Best Places to Work + Tips + Profit Share + 60% off meals + Benefits + 5 days working.

Fabulous Food Pub - Sensational Holly Blue. Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of superb community pubs, located just off M3 Jct 7 on the outskirts of Basingstoke. The Holly Blue reflects a traditional country pub, built in 2020 in a classic Hampshire farmhouse style, offering great food & drink in a relaxed setting. Dog friendly and a key community hub.

We are looking to appoint a new Head Chef to lead the team in this high‑energy kitchen.

Your rewards as Head Chef in our kitchen:

• A sensible work‑life balance with 5 days working, consistent hours and excellent conditions
• Up to 46K, depending on level of development in the role, plus a share of tips
• Profit share scheme
• A full package of lifestyle benefits covering pension, health, discounts and more
• The chance to lead a fabulous team in an awesome business with sustainability at its core
• Great job security and career development, with a Sunday Times best places to work company
• All the support you need to succeed

Apply if you are:

• A highly organised and skilled Head Chef with experience in high‑end standard fare
• Someone that enjoys the buzz in the spotlight of a busy prestige kitchen
• A serious chef that cares – motivated and determined to achieve excellence with your team
• Dependable and resilient, able to keep calm and reasoned under pressure
• Competent in all aspects of kitchen administration
• Highly proficient in food safety and hygiene regulations including allergens
• Able to work to precise specifications for cooking and presentation, without deviation
• A kind and inspirational leader able to influence, motivate and build great teams
• Diligent about compliance
• Able to reliably manage the commute, days, evenings and weekends
• Seeking an employer that recognises and rewards commitment and talent

Previous experience and knowledge of leading operations in a managed pub or restaurant service is a big advantage.

If you are a hands‑on chef and have the skills, drive and temperament to lead a team to produce consistent high quality, to specification, under time and volume pressure, apply today.