Head Chef - Cafe Bar Dining

Hall & Woodhouse - West Region; Bath; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5‑day week

Tips share

Profit share

Health cover

Pension

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse Bath, a flagship venue in central Bath, seeks a hands-on Head Chef to lead a high-performing kitchen in line with brand standards. Enjoy a 5-day week, a competitive £50K package, and a share of tips plus profit share, with comprehensive benefits and relocation support if needed.

You will oversee food safety, allergen management, kitchen administration, and sustainability, while developing your team and delivering top-quality fayre to central specs.

Qualifications

• Head Chef with leadership experience in a pub kitchen.
• Strong focus on food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
• Experience delivering high-quality fayre to brand specs and central guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing kitchen team and manage daily operations.
• Ensure consistent top-quality dishes to brand specifications.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and allergen controls and kitchen compliance.

Skills

Head Chef

Team leadership

Food safety

Hygiene

Allergen management

Kitchens admin

Compliance

Sustainability

Job description

£50K + Tips + Profit Share + Benefits + 5 days working .....

About Hall & Woodhouse

Hall & Woodhouse is the Dorset based brewer that owns over 150 high end pub restaurants and inns throughout the South of England. Founded in 1777 we are a family owned company that blends the best traditional values with a progressive and inclusive approach to business. H&W holds a Sponsor License and could consider applications from Head Chefs already in the UK working under SOC 5434.

Iconic Bar & Restaurant - Centre of Bath

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of exceptional contemporary venues H&W Bath, a former auction house, is a spectacular flagship bar and restaurant in the heart of Bath. The Hall & Woodhouse offers guests food and drink over three themed floors in stunning surroundings, with an open kitchen and rooftop terrace all in a superb central city location. Accommodation may be available temporarily to aid re-location.

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 a 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 package £50K, 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 diverse 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 as head of managed pub kitchen is a big advantage.

Ready to Lead?

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.