Head Chef — Lead Fresh Pub Kitchen & Career Growth

Peach Pubs; Hook; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + tip scheme

Food & drink discount

Bonus scheme

Flexible work

Career progression

Training opportunities

Mental Health support

Long service recognition

Job summary

Peach Pubs in Hook, United Kingdom, is seeking a talented Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a characterful pub. You’ll own food quality, motivate the team and ensure every dish leaves the pass looking and tasting its best.

Develop fresh seasonal menus, manage stock, costs and supplier relationships while upholding food safety and brand standards. You’ll work closely with the General Manager and front‑of‑house to deliver a joined‑up guest experience.

Qualifications

• Leading the kitchen day to day and taking full ownership of food quality, standards and service.
• Creating, developing and delivering fresh, seasonal menus and specials with real guest appeal.
• Running smooth, well‑organised services while keeping quality, pace and presentation high.
• Recruiting, coaching, supporting and developing Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs and kitchen team members.
• Managing prep, stock, ordering, suppliers, wastage and kitchen organisation with strong commercial awareness.
• Protecting food margin, controlling costs and making smart decisions that support a successful pub kitchen.
• Maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, stock rotation, allergen awareness and kitchen safety.
• Working closely with the General Manager and front‑of‑house team to deliver a joined‑up guest experience.
• Living The Peach values and helping us Make Life Peachy for every guest.

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen day to day and taking full ownership of food quality, standards and service.
• Creating, developing and delivering fresh, seasonal menus and specials with real guest appeal.
• Running smooth, well‑organised services while keeping quality, pace and presentation high.
• Recruiting, coaching, supporting and developing Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs and kitchen team members.
• Managing prep, stock, ordering, suppliers, wastage and kitchen organisation with strong commercial awareness.
• Protecting food margin, controlling costs and making smart decisions that support a successful pub kitchen.
• Maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, stock rotation, allergen awareness and kitchen safety.
• Working closely with the General Manager and front‑of‑house team to deliver a joined‑up guest experience.
• Living The Peach values and helping us Make Life Peachy for every guest.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Staff coaching

Food safety

Job description

Peach Pubs in Hook, United Kingdom, is seeking a talented Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a characterful pub. You’ll own food quality, motivate the team and ensure every dish leaves the pass looking and tasting its best.

Develop fresh seasonal menus, manage stock, costs and supplier relationships while upholding food safety and brand standards. You’ll work closely with the General Manager and front‑of‑house to deliver a joined‑up guest experience.