Head Chef - live out

Robinson Brewery; Bakewell CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff discounts on food and drink

30 days annual leave

Job summary

The Manners in Bakewell, part of Robinsons, is recruiting an exceptional Head Chef to lead the kitchen from day one as part of a major refurbishment. This role combines a vibrant pub and dining experience with 88 covers inside, 58 outside, and eight letting bedrooms, creating a true Peak District destination.

You will build a high-performing team, deliver outstanding food, and drive profitability while maintaining high food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a quality food-led hospitality business.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Passion for delivering exceptional food quality and consistency.
• Excellent understanding of food GP, stock control, labour management and profitability.
• Experience working within high-volume food operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety compliance.
• The ability to recruit, train and develop kitchen talent.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for delivering menus that encourage repeat visits.
• Experience opening, relaunching or developing hospitality businesses would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading the launch and ongoing success of The Manners following its refurbishment.
• Creating a food offer that establishes The Manners as a destination dining venue within Bakewell and the Peak District.
• Recruiting, developing and inspiring a high-performing kitchen team.
• Delivering exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation standards.
• Managing food GP, labour costs, stock control and kitchen profitability.
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety, health & safety and company procedures.
• Working closely with the front of house team to deliver an outstanding guest experience.
• Maintaining excellent standards across breakfast, lunch and dinner service to support both the pub and eight letting bedrooms.
• Supporting the growth of The Manners into one of the region's leading hospitality destinations.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership skills

Menu development

Food quality

GP & cost control

High-volume operations

Food safety & hygiene

Recruitment & training

Creativity in menus

Hospitality industry experience

Job description

Lead the kitchen at one of the Peak District's most exciting new hospitality destinations

This is not just another Head Chef role.

The Manners in Bakewell is set to become the newest addition to the Robinsons managed estate following an extensive refurbishment and investment programme that will transform this historic venue into one of the area's premier hospitality destinations.

Located in the heart of the Peak District's most visited market town, The Manners will combine a vibrant pub and dining experience with 88 internal covers, 58 external covers, and eight beautifully refurbished letting bedrooms, creating a true destination venue for both locals and visitors alike.

We're looking for an exceptional Head Chef to lead the kitchen through this exciting new chapter. Someone who can build and develop a high-performing team, create an outstanding food offering, and establish The Manners as a must-visit dining destination within Bakewell and the wider Peak District.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• 25% discount on food, drink and accommodation across Robinsons managed pubs, inns and guest rooms.?
• 50% off food during shifts.?
• Team rewards with discounts at over 800 retailers.?
• 28 days paid annual leave.?
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.?
• Fully funded apprenticeships available.?
• Wellbeing and mental health support.?
• Healthcare cash plan for dental, optical and everyday healthcare costs.?
• Stability and opportunities within a family-run business that’s been thriving for over 185 years.?
• Uniform provided.?

About You

You're an experienced Head Chef who thrives on creating memorable dining experiences whilst delivering strong commercial performance.

Most importantly, you'll understand Bakewell, the Peak District and the expectations of both local guests and the area's growing visitor market. You'll recognise the opportunity to create a food-led destination that complements one of Robinsons' most significant recent investments.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef within a quality food-led hospitality business
• Strong leadership skills and experience developing successful kitchen teams
• A passion for delivering exceptional food quality and consistency
• Excellent understanding of food GP, stock control, labour management and kitchen profitability
• Experience working within high-volume food operations
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety compliance
• The ability to recruit, train and develop kitchen talent
• Creativity and enthusiasm for delivering menus that encourage repeat visits from both locals and tourists
• Experience opening, relaunching or developing hospitality businesses would be advantageous

The Role

As Head Chef, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the food offering at The Manners from day one.

Leading from the front, you'll be responsible for delivering exceptional food standards, building a highly engaged kitchen team, and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently whilst maintaining outstanding guest satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the launch and ongoing success of The Manners following its refurbishment
• Creating a food offer that establishes The Manners as a destination dining venue within Bakewell and the Peak District
• Recruiting, developing and inspiring a high-performing kitchen team
• Delivering exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation standards
• Managing food GP, labour costs, stock control and kitchen profitability
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety, health & safety and company procedures
• Working closely with the front of house team to deliver an outstanding guest experience
• Maintaining excellent standards across breakfast, lunch and dinner service to support both the pub and eight letting bedrooms
• Supporting the growth of The Manners into one of the region's leading hospitality destinations

Why Join Robinsons?

At Robinsons, we believe great food is at the heart of every successful hospitality business. We invest in our kitchens, develop our people, and give our Head Chefs the support and freedom they need to succeed.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen within a flagship new opening in one of the UK's most popular tourist destinations and leave your mark on an exciting new chapter in the Robinsons story.