Head Chef – Live-In, Seasonal Menus & Growth

Youngs; Brockenhurst; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

20% discount in Young's pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Share save Scheme

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Job summary

You will join Young's Huntsman in Brockenhurst to lead the kitchen as Head Chef, delivering country-style dishes using fresh seasonal ingredients. You’ll own recipe creation, train and develop your team, and ensure health and safety standards are met in a busy, refreshed pub kitchen.

As Head Chef you’ll craft menus that reflect local produce and the food vision of the business while driving GP and sales growth through creative, high-quality plates.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef with leadership responsibilities.
• Passion for local seasonal ingredients and country pub cuisine.
• Ability to design menus and daily specials.
• Strong focus on cost control and GP management.

Responsibilities

• Create and design seasonal menus for the kitchen.
• Manage kitchen operations, staffing, and scheduling.
• Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen team.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and food quality.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu development

Cost control

Communication

Job description

You will join Young's Huntsman in Brockenhurst to lead the kitchen as Head Chef, delivering country-style dishes using fresh seasonal ingredients. You’ll own recipe creation, train and develop your team, and ensure health and safety standards are met in a busy, refreshed pub kitchen.

As Head Chef you’ll craft menus that reflect local produce and the food vision of the business while driving GP and sales growth through creative, high-quality plates.