Head Chef , Country Pub

COREcruitment Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free live-in accommodation

Progress within pub group

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Head Chef to take the lead at a country pub in Northamptonshire. You will oversee a busy kitchen, maintain high standards, and drive quality across both indoor and outdoor events.

The role involves leading weddings and large private events, managing stock and costs, and developing seasonal menus with a strong focus on quality and consistency.

Qualifications

• This role requires extensive experience as Head Chef in a busy pub/restaurant.
• Strong leadership and team-development skills are essential.
• Proven ability to manage GP, stock and kitchen costs while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a busy kitchen team
• Take ownership of food quality, consistency and standards
• Oversee high-volume service across the pub and outdoor operation
• Develop seasonal menus using quality ingredients
• Lead the kitchen through weddings, parties and large events
• Manage GP, stock, ordering and kitchen costs
• Build a positive and well-organised kitchen culture

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

High-volume service

Menu development

Job description

Head Chef | Country Pub

Chapel Brampton, Northamptonshire | £45,000 + £4,000 Tips + £4,000 Bonus + Free Live-In

We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to take the lead at a beautiful, food-led country pub in the Northamptonshire countryside.

This is a large, busy operation with a strong reputation for food, extensive outdoor space and a packed calendar of events. The venue offers a mix of classic British pub dishes, seasonal food, Sunday roasts, BBQs and private events.

The Role

• Lead and develop a busy kitchen team
• Take ownership of food quality, consistency and standards
• Oversee high-volume service across the pub and outdoor operation
• Develop seasonal menus using quality ingredients
• Lead the kitchen through weddings, parties and large events
• Manage GP, stock, ordering and kitchen costs
• Build a positive and well-organised kitchen culture

The Venue

Set in the Northamptonshire countryside, this is a genuine destination country pub with a large indoor and outdoor operation.

The venue has a heated events marquee which hosts weddings, private parties, business events and celebrations throughout the year. It also runs a major outdoor BBQ operation during the summer months.

You’ll suit this role if you enjoy busy service, leading from the front and cooking proper pub food at volume.

The Package

• £45,000 salary
• £4,000 tips
• £4,000 annual bonus
• Free live-in accommodation
• Opportunity to progress within an established pub group

If you’re an ambitious Head Chef looking for a role where you can make your mark, lead a strong kitchen and work in a beautiful countryside setting, this is well worth a look.