Head Chef: Build a Brand-New Surrey Pub Kitchen

Star Pubs Recruitment Support Careers; Reigate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pub in Surrey is seeking a Head Chef to lead their new kitchen opening in the Surrey Hills. This role is perfect for an ambitious chef ready to shape the menu and build a great kitchen team. With a salary of £40,000 – £55,000 and options for live-in accommodations, the role emphasizes collaboration and respect in a supportive environment. This unique opportunity allows you to put your stamp on a pub with serious culinary ambitions, aimed at delivering exceptional British cuisine.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation options

Career-defining opportunity

Collaboration and respect in the kitchen

Qualifications

• Excited by the opportunity to build something from the ground up.
• Cares deeply about ingredients, provenance, and seasonality.
• Wants to lead in a respectful, calm, and professional kitchen.
• Has excellent kitchen experience, strong cooking ability and technical skill.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen of a new country pub.
• Shape the menu and build relationships with suppliers.
• Create a professional and collaborative kitchen environment.
• Help build and manage the opening kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong cooking ability

Excellent kitchen experience

Focus on ingredients and seasonality

Job description

A local pub in Surrey is seeking a Head Chef to lead their new kitchen opening in the Surrey Hills. This role is perfect for an ambitious chef ready to shape the menu and build a great kitchen team. With a salary of £40,000 – £55,000 and options for live-in accommodations, the role emphasizes collaboration and respect in a supportive environment. This unique opportunity allows you to put your stamp on a pub with serious culinary ambitions, aimed at delivering exceptional British cuisine.