Head Chef, HIRING PEOPLE

Guardian Jobs; Callington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head Chef for their new food-led pub venture launching in summer 2025. You will lead kitchen operations, create exciting menus with seasonal produce, and foster a collaborative team environment focused on community and quality. Join a forward-thinking kitchen that values sustainability and creativity.

Benefits

Fair tronc/tips shared across the team

Healthy work-life balance

Supportive, close-knit team

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior kitchen role (Head or Sous Chef).
• Background in high-quality, scratch-cooking kitchens.
• Passion for sustainability, seasonality, and provenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen both creatively and operationally.
• Design seasonal menus and cook high-quality food from scratch.
• Manage and support a small team while maintaining hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Sustainability

Food Safety Standards

Collaboration

Creativity

Job description

From summer 2025, our client will begin an exciting new chapter. They are launching a new food-led pub venture that combines craft brewing with traditional pub warmth, offering a curated selection of small-batch beers, refined pub food, and a focus on community-driven hospitality. The brewery was born from a love of bold, characterful beers, brewed with respect for tradition but never bound by it. They blend time-honoured methods with modern techniques to create inventive and expressive beers that remain true to their style. They want their food offering to reflect this approach—crafty, yet fresh and modern. Rooted in the Tamar Valley, they connect directly with local small-scale growers, organic farmers, foragers, and producers to showcase the best they have to offer.

The Role
Lead the kitchen both creatively and operationally. Design seasonal menus, cook high-quality food from scratch, and work closely with local growers, foragers, and suppliers. Manage and support a small, collaborative team while maintaining HACCP and high hygiene standards. Foster a kitchen culture that values craft, consistency, and a connection to the land.

What They're Looking For

• Experience in a senior kitchen role (Head or Sous Chef)
• Background in high-quality, scratch-cooking kitchens
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Passion for sustainability, seasonality, and provenance
• Confidence in kitchen management and food safety standards
• Collaborative, curious, and open to new ideas
• Comfortable working with local growers and producers

What's On Offer

• A creative, forward-thinking kitchen with the freedom to shape the menu
• A healthy work-life balance with fair tronc/tips shared across the team
• A supportive, close-knit team with a strong community focus
• Opportunities to develop skills, explore new ideas, and join staff trips
• Competitive salary of £38K-£42K, depending on experience